Couscous with Peas and Onions
Couscous is cooked with sage, peas, and onions for a savory side dish. Look for couscous or whole grain couscous in the aisle near the rice.
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Couscous with Peas and Onions
Couscous is cooked with sage, peas, and onions for a savory side dish. Look for couscous or whole grain couscous in the aisle near the rice.
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1 cup couscous
- salt
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
Combine oil and onions in heavy skillet.
3
Sauté for 5 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.
4
Add the peas, sage, water, couscous, and salt if desired.
5
Cover and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes or until peas are tender but still bright green and all of the water is absorbed.
6
Fluff with fork.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 cup
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 205 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 0 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 33 mg |
| Potassium | 179 mg |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
| Copper | 120 mcg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 72 mg |
| Selenium | 37 mcg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 42 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 12 mcg |
| Folate | 51 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 2 mg |
| Choline | 18 mg |
Source:
- CHOICES: Steps Toward Health
- UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program