Lemon Couscous with Herbs and Peas

This delicious and refreshing dish combines a lemon creamy sauce, couscous, herbs, and peas to create a perfect springtime side dish.

Why We Love This Recipe

The couscous’s texture is light and fluffy, and its subtle flavor is perfect for pairing with the sweetness of the peas. Lemon couscous with herbs and peas is a flavorful dish that is incredibly easy to make, requires no special skills or equipment, and is ready in under 30 minutes.

Simple Ingredients

• 10 oz. box of couscous
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp salted butter
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence
• 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish

Let’s Make Lemon Couscous with Herbs and Peas

1. Make couscous according to the box instructions.
2. While the couscous is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet.
3. Add the lemon juice and zest.
4. Add Herbs de Provence and let the mixture cook for about 30 seconds.
5. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream to thicken the liquid.
6. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
7. Add peas and cook for 1-2 minutes.
8. Turn the heat down to low.
9. Gently fold ¾ of the cooked couscous with a spatula into the cream sauce. Continue to add the couscous.
10. Fold in the chopped parsley.
11. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish, and serve.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips – Leftover Couscous

1. Fold the remaining couscous into Greek yogurt (it will become the consistency of cottage cheese).
2. Serve it for breakfast topped with fresh berries or your favorite berry sauce. I topped mine with my fresh blueberry sauce.

More KKM Lemon Recipes

• Creamy Lemon Pasta
• Lemon Caper Chicken Meatballs
• Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
• Lemon Oatmeal Lace Cookies