Peas and Beans Pearl Couscous
This refreshing side dish is perfect to enjoy as a salad or alongside grilled meats or fish. With any leftovers add tuna or cooked chicken for a new take on a lunch salad
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Yield 5 Cups
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Pearl or Israeli coucous
- 6 oz Each Yellow and Green Beans, trimmed
- 1 1/2 cups Fresh Shelled Peas
- 3 tbsp Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Large Clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- Pinch Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Mint and Basil
Instructions
- In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook couscous for 2 minutes. Add beans and peas; cook, stirring for 4 minutes or until beans and couscous are tender but firm. Drain well and place in large bowl to cool to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in parsley, mint and basil. Pour over couscous mixture and toss well to combine.
- Makes 5 to 6 servings
Estimated Cost Per Serving:
Nutrition Facts
Peas and Beans Pearl Couscous
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fibre
6
g
25
%
Sugars
4
g
4
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Sodium
90
mg
4
%
Vitamin A
1500
IU
30
%
Vitamin C
24.8
mg
30
%
Calcium
40
mg
4
%
Iron
2.7
mg
15
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot
Tips & Notes
Recipe developed by Emily Richards