Couscous with Almonds
Portion Size: ½ cup
Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings
| Ingredients | Notes: |
| 4 cups low sodium chicken broth or water | |
| 3 teaspoon lemon juice | |
| 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel | |
| ¼ teaspoon salt | |
| ¼ teaspoon black pepper | |
| 1 (10 oz.) package couscous | |
| 2 cups frozen peas | |
| 1 (4 oz.) jar diced pimentos | Drained |
| ½ cup unsalted silvered almonds | Toasted |
Directions:
| Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance |
| 1 | In a saucepan bring the broth, lemon juice, peel and salt to a boil. Stir in couscous, pimentos, and peas. | |
| 2 | Cover; remove heat and let stand for 5 minutes. | Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F. |
| 3 | Stir in almonds. |
Posted in Side Dish, Starch Side Recipes
