Fresh Spring Couscous

Submitted by Lorraine of AZ

"I have taken great interest in using couscous since I found whole wheat couscous at Trader Joe's. This is a lovely version, made springlike with springtime additions. I want to use this side dish at our family Easter dinner."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package couscous (regular or whole wheat)
• chicken stock
• 1 1⁄2 cups frozen sweet peas
• 3⁄4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1⁄3 cup sliced green onion
• 1⁄4 cup chopped of fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• salt

directions

1. Prepare the couscous according to package directions, using boiling chicken stock instead of water.
2. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff up couscous with a fork.
3. Add remaining ingredients to couscous, stirring to combine well.