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Israeli Pearl Couscous with Chicken and Peas

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/israeli-pearl-couscous-chicken-peas/

Ingredients

The base

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ¼ cups uncooked pearl couscous
  • 3 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1 each lemon (juice and zest)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

The protein and greens

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size chunks
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more to garnish
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1 cup fresh arugula

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion, salt, and pepper; cook until brown and fragrant.
  3. Stir in dry pearl couscous and cook until slightly toasted.
  4. Add chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until couscous is al dente and broth is mostly absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in cooked chicken, Parmesan cheese, green peas, and arugula.
  7. Cover and let rest until arugula wilts and chicken is heated through.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
368
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
16g
Total protein
42g
Sodium
1270mg
Cholesterol
98mg

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