Name: Couscous and Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 1 cup vegan chicken-style broth; 1 teaspoon vegan butter; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)

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Couscous and Peas ~

Easy. Peasy.

This straightforward pasta side dish is practically effortless to make.

All you need are a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Ready to serve in 10 minutes or less!

What To Serve With Couscous:

I tend to think of couscous along the same line as rice, even though it’s actually pasta.

Teeny tiny pasta made from crushed wheat flour that has been moistened and tossed to achieve a grain-like appearance.

Because of this textural and visual similarity to rice, couscous is super versatile and pairs well with a variety of cuisines.

These are a few of the dishes we’ve enjoyed paired with couscous:

Twice-Baked BBQ Tofu

Vegan Teriyaki Meatballs

Vegan Beef Tips and Gravy

Three Bean BBQ Chili

Ingredients, Tips, and Substitutions

couscous

vegan chicken-style broth – Vegetable broth also works well.

vegan butter

salt

ground black pepper

frozen peas

How To Cook Couscous and Peas:

Boil the broth with the butter. Into a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat, add the chicken-style broth and butter. Bring the water to a boil then stir in the couscous.

Add the couscous. Cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Allow to couscous to stand for 5 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Use a fork to fluff the couscous, breaking up any clumps.

Add seasonings and peas. Season with salt and ground black pepper and stir in the thawed peas.

Serve warm or room temperature.

Enjoy!

More Quick and Easy Side Dish Recipes:

Cauliflower Rice with Cilantro and Corn

Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Bread Crumbs

Pan Fried Asparagus

Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa