Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Pasta Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Couscous Recipes Whole-Wheat Couscous with Parmesan & Peas 4.2 (12) 12 Reviews Couscous, which is actually a type of tiny pasta, makes an almost-instant side dish. Happily, the whole-wheat variety is just as fast to prepare as regular couscous. Lemon zest is a delicious accent to nutty Parmesan in this Italian-inspired couscous. By Patsy Jamieson Patsy Jamieson Patsy Jamieson is a culinary professional and published author with over three decades' experience in recipe publishing. She has a long history with EatingWell, where she has served as food editor, test kitchen director, food stylist and recipe editor. Prior to joining EatingWell, she was the test kitchen manager for Canadian Living. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 17, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings, 2/3 cup each Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging High Fiber Low Added Sugars Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth ¼ cup water 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup whole-wheat couscous 1 ½ cups frozen peas 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions Combine broth, water and oil in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let plump for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook peas on the stovetop or in the microwave according to package directions. Add the peas, dill, lemon zest, salt and pepper to the couscous; mix gently and fluff with a fork. Serve hot, sprinkled with cheese. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 213 Calories 4g Fat 36g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 2/3 cup Calories 213 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 36g 13% Dietary Fiber 7g 24% Total Sugars 2g Protein 10g 20% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 6mg 2% Vitamin A 783IU 16% Vitamin C 4mg 5% Folate 23mcg 6% Sodium 395mg 17% Calcium 66mg 5% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 11mg 3% Potassium 108mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved