Servings: 6 to 8
Preheat:
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Source: Bon Appetite Test Kitchen
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup minced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 1/4 cups whole wheat or plain couscous (one 7.6-ounce box)
2 cups frozen petite peas, thawed
1/2 cup minced fresh chives
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted (for garnish)
Directions:
Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add turmeric, onion, and garlic; sauté, stirring often, until onion is tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in stock; bring to a boil. Add couscous and stir to blend. Remove saucepan from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Stir in peas, chives, and lemon zest and juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with almonds.
transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with almonds