Peas and Beans Pearl Couscous

Name: Peas and Beans Pearl Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Pearl or Israeli coucous; 6 oz Each Yellow and Green Beans, (trimmed); 1 1/2 cups Fresh Shelled Peas; 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 tbsp Cider Vinegar; 1 Large Clove Garlic, (minced); 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard; Pinch salt and pepper; 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley; 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Mint and

Jun 22, 2015

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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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 6 mins

Total Time 16 mins

Course Salads, Side Dishes

Servings Cups

Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients

3/4 cup Pearl or Israeli coucous
6 oz Each Yellow and Green Beans, trimmed
1 1/2 cups Fresh Shelled Peas
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsp Cider Vinegar
1 Large Clove Garlic, minced
2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
Pinch salt and pepper
2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley
2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Mint and

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