Couscous With Asparagus and Lime
photo by TattooedMamaof2
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb asparagus
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable broth
- 1⁄3 cup couscous
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 1⁄4 lb grape tomatoes or 1/4 lb diced tomato
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
directions
- Wash and cut asparagus into 1" lengths. Heat vegetable broth in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- While broth is heating, place couscous in a large bowl. Once broth comes to a boil, pour it into bowl with couscous and stir. Cover bowl and set aside.
- Add 4 cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, asparagus and onions. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and drain water. Add asparagus and onions to the couscous.
- Add the remaining salt and other ingredients to the couscous. Mix well. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Chill for at least 1 hour, and keep chilled until ready to serve if eating as a salad, or eat immediately warm.
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I'm a happily married mother of two and I own a jewelry and accessory business. My husband and I were vegan for six years, we now eat poultry and fish. My husband is a personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder, so it's very important that we eat healthy... too bad I have such a sweet-tooth!