Couscous with Peas and Onions
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and satisfying Couscous with Peas and Onions recipe. Featuring fluffy couscous infused with buttery richness, tangled with sweet caramelized onions, tender green peas, and a fragrant hint of garlic, this dish is a celebration of simple yet bold flavors. Finished with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley, it offers a refreshing zest in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan wonder is ideal as a quick, wholesome side dish or a light vegetarian main course. Perfect for lovers of Mediterranean-inspired meals, this recipe is a nutritious, flavor-packed addition to your table that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Start by preparing the couscous. In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and a pinch of salt to the water.
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat, add 1 cup of couscous, and stir briefly to combine. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the water.
While the couscous rests, finely slice 1 large yellow onion and mince 2 cloves of garlic.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the onions are soft and golden brown.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Stir in 1 cup of frozen peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the peas are heated through.
Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and add it to the skillet with the onion and pea mixture. Toss everything together to combine.
Season the dish with 0.5 teaspoons of salt and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Adjust to taste if needed.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for a bright, fresh finish.
Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1585 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 816 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
