Best Pea Tomato Couscous Recipes

TOMATO PEA COUSCOUS

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I modified a recipe I found in a magazine, keeping good nutrition in mind. With a hint of cumin and other mellow flavors, this is a quick-to-fix that's ideal with many entrees.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup coarsely chopped seeded tomato
3/4 cup uncooked couscous

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in cumin; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, peas and tomato. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until peas are almost tender. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEA TOMATO COUSCOUS

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Make and share this Pea Tomato Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories Grains

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped shallot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup vegetable stock
1 cup frozen baby sweet peas
1/2 cup diced tomato, seeds removed
3/4 cup couscous, uncooked
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

In a medium sized pot, over medium high heat.
saute shallots/garlic in oil until softened.
Stir in cumin and cook 1-2 minute.
Add broth, peas and tomatoes.
Bring to a simmer 1-2 minute.
Stir in the couscous.
Cover with a lid and let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff with fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 18.6, Carbohydrate 70.4, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 5.3, Protein 13.9

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