How to Make Couscous Primavera - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of fresh vegetables paired with the light and fluffy texture of couscous. If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious meal that's bursting with flavor, then you'll want to try this recipe for Couscous Primavera. This dish combines the vibrant colors and flavors of springtime vegetables with the satisfying and filling nature of couscous, making it the perfect meal for any time of year.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry couscous
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 cup shelled fresh or thawed frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Combine couscous, green onion, jalapeño, olive oil, cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a large bowl; stir until olive oil is completely incorporated.
  • Bring vegetable stock, asparagus, and peas to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
  • Pour stock, asparagus, and peas over couscous mixture; shake the bowl to settle couscous into liquid. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition

    306 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 164mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 343mg