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Couscous with Peas, Prosciutto and Mint

Name: Couscous with Peas, Prosciutto and Mint
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: One 7.6-ounce box plain or whole-wheat couscous; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (6 to 7 slices), cut into thin strips; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Level: Easy
Total: 30 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 6 servings

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Ingredients

One 7.6-ounce box plain or whole-wheat couscous

1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (6 to 7 slices), cut into thin strips

1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small pot. Put the couscous and peas in a large bowl and pour the water over them. Stir once and then cover the top of the bowl with aluminum foil. Set aside to steam for 5 minutes.
2. Uncover the bowl, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes. Toss in the prosciutto, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve at room temperature.