Pea Tomato Couscous

Submitted by Lori Mama

"This is from Taste of Home magazine Pasta edition with a slight modification."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup chopped shallot
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 cup frozen baby sweet peas
• 1⁄2 cup diced tomato, seeds removed
• 3⁄4 cup couscous, uncooked
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. In a medium sized pot, over medium high heat.
2. saute shallots/garlic in oil until softened.
3. Stir in cumin and cook 1-2 minute.
4. Add broth, peas and tomatoes.
5. Bring to a simmer 1-2 minute.
6. Stir in the couscous.
7. Cover with a lid and let stand for 5 minutes.
8. Fluff with fork and serve.

Reviews

[Debbwl]

Healthy, quick, easy, and tasty who could ask for anything more? Made as written and thought it made a very nice side combining both whole grains and veggie with practically no fat. Might add just a smidgen more cumin next time. Thanks so much for the post.

 

[Deantini]

I made this as listed except used less oil and onion instead of shallots. The couscous was nice and fresh; I could have used a bit more flavour, perhaps some lemon would work in it?

 

[DailyInspiration]

Very delicious and easy to make - we love couscous and this is a great combination of veggies and seasonings. Makes a great presentation with the red and green colors. I served this dish along side a vegetarian enchilada dish. Will definitely keep this on my short list of go-to couscous recipes. Made for Everyday is a Holiday tag, January, 2012.

 

[I'mPat]

I made the full recipe for 3 of us and we found it to be absolutely delicious, though did not dry out as much as it does normally with couscous but that could be because of the vegies in there but still very delicious and thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you Lori Mama. made for Everyday A Holiday.

 

[Shuzbud]

Thanks for this tasty little recipe! I halved the recipe but still used 1/2 teaspoon of cumin and found that to be about right for my tastes. I loved the way the cumin blended with the tomato for a really flavourful dish!