Couscous with Peas and Mint

Name: Couscous with Peas and Mint
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 6
Ingredients: One 7.6-ounce box couscous; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Zest and juice from 1/2 lemon; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish

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Level: Easy

Total: 25 min (includes steaming and cooling times)
Active: 10 min

Yield: 6

Steam frozen peas with the couscous to make this quick side dish even quicker.

Level: Easy

Total: 25 min (includes steaming and cooling times)
Active: 10 min

Yield: 6

Ingredients

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One 7.6-ounce box couscous

1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

1/2 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Zest and juice from 1/2 lemon

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish

Directions

Put the couscous and peas in a large bowl and add 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Stir to combine and then cover with plastic wrap. Set aside to steam for 5 minutes.
Uncover the bowl, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes. Toss in the mint, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.