Pea Couscous with Poached Eggs

Name: Pea Couscous with Poached Eggs
Prep time: 20

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4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 12 reviews)

20 min prep

4 servings

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10 ingredients

When you’re feeling tired, this Pea Couscous with Poached Eggs makes for a super quick, super nutritious and super easy lunch or supper. You can get it to the table in 10 minutes, amazing for...

⅔ cup water
Salt, to taste
1 dark green scallion stem
2 inch piece of lemon peel
¾ cup fresh or frozen peas
¾ cup chopped baby spinach
1 cup regular or whole wheat couscous (See Ann’s Tips if you’re on a Bland diet)
2 tablespoons chopped scallions, white and light green parts only (See Ann’s Tips if you’re on a Bland diet)

Black pepper, to taste
4 Poached Eggs

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

243 cals

Fat

4 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1 g

Monounsaturated Fat

2 g

Carbohydrates

38 g

Sugar

2 g

Fiber

4 g

Protein

12 g

Sodium

367 mg

Directions

In a medium stockpot, bring the water, salt and scallion stem to a boil.
Add the peas and baby spinach and continue to boil for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, then stir in the couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
Add the black pepper and chopped scallions if using and fluff the couscous with a fork. Taste for seasoning. Serve topped with a poached egg.

Chef Tips

If you are on a bland or low fiber diet, use regular couscous, and not whole grain, and instead of adding the peas and scallions, add cooked diced sweet potato, and sprinkle the couscous with a pinch of asafetida before fluffing.

Registered Dietitian Approved

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