This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serves 2 as a side dish.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2/3 cup couscous
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

    DIRECTIONS

    In a small saucepan bring water to a boil with salt. Add peas and return water to a boil. Stir in couscous and cover pan. Immediately remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in mint, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.