Broccoli and peas with couscous is a classic dish that is both delicious and nutritious. The broccoli and peas provide a healthy dose of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, while the couscous provides a hearty and filling base. This dish is also incredibly versatile and can be easily customized to fit your own tastes. Whether you prefer a simple preparation with just a few ingredients or a more complex dish with a variety of flavors, there is sure to be a recipe for broccoli and peas with couscous that you will love.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI
I combined two recipes to create this side with broccoli and pasta. The splash of lemon adds nice flavor. Instead of toasted almonds, you could also sprinkle servings with grated Parmesan cheese. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; cook and stir until crisp-tender., Add couscous and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and seasonings; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until broth is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND MINT
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 12m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas, and boil for 1 minute. Stir in the couscous and butter; turn off the heat. Cover the pan and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Add the mint and lemon juice to the couscous and fluff with a fork. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
TOMATO PEA COUSCOUS
I modified a recipe I found in a magazine, keeping good nutrition in mind. With a hint of cumin and other mellow flavors, this is a quick-to-fix that's ideal with many entrees.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in cumin; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, peas and tomato. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until peas are almost tender. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COUSCOUS PRIMAVERA
This is a healthy, delicious, and easy side dish that takes about 10 minutes to make. I'm borrowing the name from Pasta Primavera which, like this recipe, takes advantage of fresh, seasonal, green produce.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine couscous, green onion, jalapeno, 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 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 Facts : Calories 306 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 163.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
PEARL COUSCOUS WITH CREAMY FETA AND CHICKPEAS
Baking pearl couscous with chickpeas, roasted tomatoes and garlic results in a one-pan vegetarian meal that's cozy and very savory, especially if you use a flavorful stock for cooking. Soft and almost porridgelike in texture, it satisfies the same urge as polenta or risotto. Lemon zest and fresh herbs make it bright, while feta, added at the end, gives the whole thing a creamy richness. Save leftovers to bring to work for lunch the next day; they pack up perfectly. If you feel like you need more vegetables here to round out the meal, serve this on a bed of baby spinach, some of which will wilt on contact with the hot couscous.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, grains and rice, main course
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a 9-inch baking dish, cake pan or gratin dish, toss together tomatoes, scallions, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and oregano sprigs. Roast until tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- While tomatoes roast, heat the stock until it boils, then stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt, adding more to taste. (You want a well-seasoned broth here to flavor the couscous.) Stir in cilantro, lemon zest and cumin.
- Remove tomatoes from oven and fold in couscous, chickpeas and hot stock mixture. Cover pan tightly with foil, and return to oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and fold in about 3/4ths of the feta (save the rest for garnish) and Parmesan. Bake uncovered until feta starts to melt, another 5 minutes.
- To serve, pull out and discard herb sprigs if you like, and spoon couscous into bowls. Top with remaining feta, lots more herbs, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 614, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1019 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
COUSCOUS WITH PEAS, PROSCIUTTO AND MINT
Steam couscous and thawed peas for 5 minutes, then toss with savory prosciutto and refreshing mint for a super quick meal.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small pot. Put the couscous and peas in a large bowl and pour the water over them. Stir once and then cover the top of the bowl with aluminum foil. Set aside to steam for 5 minutes.
- Uncover the bowl, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes. Toss in the prosciutto, mint, lemon juice and zest, oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve at room temperature with lemon slices.
CURRIED COUSCOUS WITH CHICKPEAS
This makes a great lunch or snack and is low-fat. Great for bringing to work or school and can be eaten hot or cold. I like it with Braggs sprinkled on top (but I'm known to add braggs to any rice or couscous dish for extra flavour!). Could also add some cooked chicken to make a main dish, maybe with a side green salad or additional steamed veggies.
Provided by thepurpleturtle
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook onion, red pepper and garlic in the olive oil over medium low heat until soft, about 7 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, chickpeas, peas, corn and spices and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
- Add broth, increase heat and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat and let sit for 6 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve immediately or pack for tomorrow's lunch!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.4, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 857.2, Carbohydrate 101.2, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 6.8, Protein 20.1
COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BROCCOLI AND RAISINS
From Body and Soul Magazine Sep 2008 This is for 1 serving but you can easily multiple the recipe :)
Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen
Categories Beans
Time 20m
Yield 1 salad, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan bring 2/3 cup lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand until tender, 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
- Toss broccoli, chickpeas, raisins, feta, oil, and vinegar with warm couscous.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 799.1, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 13.8, Protein 14.1
BROCCOLI & PEAS WITH SESAME SEEDS, SOY & HONEY
Transform your side dish into something special with this low-fat, taste-packed recipe, delicious with fish
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To make the dressing, mix the soy, honey and sesame oil together. Mix the seeds together. Boil the broccoli and peas for 2 mins, then drain.
- Tip the broccoli and peas back in the pan, pour half the dressing and half the seeds over, and shake for a few secs. Serve sprinkled with the rest of the dressing and seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
CURRIED VEGETABLE AND TOFU COUSCOUS
Categories Onion Soy Vegetable Side Sauté Steam Vegetarian Low/No Sugar Tofu Broccoli Bell Pepper Winter Vegan Cilantro Simmer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Following package directions, prepare curried couscous. Add currants while couscous steams.
- Heat olive oil in very large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add tofu in single layer and cook without stirring until just golden, about 4 minutes. Turn tofu over and cook 2 minutes longer. Transfer tofu to couscous. Add broccoli, onion, and bell pepper to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes without stirring. Continue to cook vegetables until crisp-tender, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water; increase heat to high and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits. Mix in 1/2 cup cilantro. Season vegetables to taste with salt and pepper. Mix couscous, vegetables, and cooking liquid in large serving bowl. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and serve.
ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND SUGAR SNAPS
Provided by Jeanne Kelley
Categories Side Vegetarian High Fiber Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Parmesan Asparagus Pea Summer Chill Healthy Potluck Couscous Sugar Snap Pea Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, and lemon peel in small bowl; set dressing aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add couscous, sprinkle with salt, and sauté until most of couscous is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1 3/4 cups broth, increase heat, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if too dry.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add asparagus, sugar snap peas, green peas, and remaining garlic clove. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; sauté until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer vegetables to large bowl.
- Add couscous to bowl with vegetables. Drizzle dressing over. Add chives and cheese; toss. Season with salt and pepper.
- Test-kitchen tip:
- To trim asparagus, hold onto the top of the stalk with one hand and bend the bottom of the stalk with your other hand. The stalk will snap, separating the woody end from the tender top.
INDIAN CURRY COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI AND EDAMAME
A quick, light couscous stir-fry with Indian flavors. Great for vegetarians, but easily adapted into a chicken dish. Feel free to substitute veggies any way you like. Other options include sliced zucchini, string beans, eggplant, carrots, snow peas, and celery. Also try adding sesame seeds, flax seeds, or sesame seeds towards the end of stir-frying. Can be served with plain yogurt.
Provided by namiknows
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 30m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous and reduce heat to medium; simmer until broth is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ajowan seeds.
- When seeds begin to sputter, stir in garlic and reduce heat to medium.
- Stir turmeric, curry powder, hing powder, chili powder, and cinnamon into the garlic mixture until garlic is browned, about 3 minutes.
- Cook and stir edamame and broccoli in the spice mixture until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle sesame oil atop vegetables.
- Spoon vegetables over couscous to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 317.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, vibrant vegetables: Look for broccoli and peas that are a deep green color and free of blemishes. Fresh vegetables will have a crisp texture and a sweet flavor.
- Cook the vegetables properly: Broccoli and peas should be cooked until they are tender but still retain their bright color. Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and lose their nutrients.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the couscous will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Choose a broth that is packed with flavor, such as vegetable broth, chicken broth, or beef broth.
- Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can help to enhance the flavor of the dish. Try adding some chopped fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, or oregano. You can also add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to make broccoli and peas with couscous. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create a dish that you love.
Conclusion:
Broccoli and peas with couscous is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of broccoli, peas, and couscous is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and the flavorful broth and herbs and spices add a lot of flavor. This dish is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give broccoli and peas with couscous a try. You won't be disappointed!
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