Israeli Couscous with Asparagus, Peas, and Sugar Snaps Recipe | Epicurious

Israeli Couscous with Asparagus, Peas, and Sugar Snaps Recipe | Epicurious

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Israeli couscous is small, round, toasted pasta with grains about the size of peppercorns. Serve this dish chilled or at room temperature.

Keywords

  • israeli couscous
  • lemon
  • asparagus
  • sugar snap pea
  • chive
  • parmesan
  • main
  • side
  • dinner
  • lunch
  • vegetarian
  • nut free
  • spring
  • bon appétit
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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
  • 1 1/3 cups Israeli couscous (6 to 7 ounces)
  • 1 3/4 cups (or more) vegetable broth
  • 14 ounces slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup shelled fresh green peas or frozen, thawed
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

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