Couscous with Minted Pea Ragoût
30 minutes or fewer Turnips may sound unusual in this North AfricanÂ?inspired stew, but they balance the flavor and texture of the dish.
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30 minutes or fewer
Turnips may sound unusual in this North AfricanÂ?inspired stew, but they balance the flavor and texture of the dish.
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 10-oz. pkg. Parmesan-flavored instant couscous
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 3 medium-sized turnips, peeled and diced
- 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 4 green onions, coarsely chopped
- 1 10-oz. bag frozen peas
- 1 8-oz. pkg. Italian-style baked tofu, cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Preparation
Bring 2 cups broth to a boil. Put couscous, parsley and 1 Tbs. olive oil in large serving dish. Pour hot broth over mixture, stir to combine; cover, and let sit 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add turnips, cumin and pinch of salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add green onions, peas, tofu and remaining broth. Mix in 1/4 cup mint leaves. Cook 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Fluff couscous with fork. Reheat 1 minute in microwave, if necessary.
Make well in middle of couscous, and fill with ragoût. Garnish with remaining mint leaves and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 384
- Carbohydrate Content 52 g
- Cholesterol Content 2 mg
- Fat Content 12 g
- Fiber Content 7 g
- Protein Content 19 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 967 mg
- Sugar Content 8 g