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Whole Wheat Couscous with Lemon, Peas, and Chives
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Whole Wheat Couscous with Lemon, Peas, and Chives

11 ingredients Makes 6 to 8 servings openrecipes
Whole Wheat Couscous with Lemon, Peas, and Chives
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

440
Calories
13g
Protein
15g
Fat
66g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Couscous 1 cup cooked (157g) 176
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Chives 1 tbsp (3g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Wheat not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat or plain couscous (one 7.6-ounce box)
  • 2 cups frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh chives
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted (for garnish)

Directions

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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