Main
Recipes
Whole Wheat Couscous with Lemon, Peas, and Chives Recipe

Whole Wheat Couscous with Lemon, Peas, and Chives Recipe

Posted by

Rate It!

Whole Wheat Couscous with Lemon, Peas, and Chives

Add your photo!

Count

Calories

Minutes

Comments Print recipe

Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 cup minced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 1/4 cups whole wheat or plain couscous (1 7.6-oz box)
2 cups frozen petite peas, thawed
1/2 cup minced fresh chives
zest and juice of 1 lemon
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted (for garnish )

Directions:

Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add turmeric, onion, and garlic; sauté, stirring often, until onion is tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in stock; bring to a boil. Add couscous and stir to blend. Remove saucepan from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Stir in peas, chives, and lemon zest and juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer couscous to a serving bowl, garnish with almonds, and serve.
Per serving: 197 calories, 6 g fat, 6 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	507.88 Kcal (2126 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.03g	15%
Sodium	9373.85mg	391%
Potassium	286.81mg	6%
Total Carbs	86.8g	29%
Sugars	5.51g	22%
Dietary Fiber	9.47g	38%
Protein	9.72g	19%
Vitamin C	14.2mg	24%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	53.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	227.47 Kcal (952 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.49g	15%
Sodium	4198.41mg	391%
Potassium	128.46mg	6%
Total Carbs	38.88g	29%
Sugars	2.47g	22%
Dietary Fiber	4.24g	38%
Protein	4.35g	19%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	24%
Iron	1.4mg	18%
Calcium	24.2mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

Search recipes
by ingredients

Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Analyze

Try this similar recipes

Spicy Dhal

Red lentil, rinsed and drained well, Oil, Mustard seeds and 10 more..
Sopa Seca: Mexican Noodle Casserole

Extra virgin olive oil, plus extra and 16 more..
Eggplant (Aubergine) Soup

Virgin olive oil, Eggplant, peeled and chopped (1 lb) and 7 more..
Orzo Risotto With Sausage and Artichokes

Extra virgin olive oil and 11 more..
French Onion Dip and Chips

Extra virgin olive oil, Butter and 14 more..