Pea Whole Wheat Couscous Risotto with Mascarpone Cheese and Basil
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
336 kcal
Pea Whole Wheat Couscous Risotto with Mascarpone Cheese and Basil
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A beautiful spring dinner, this couscous risotto is a riff on the traditional risotto. The dish uses fresh peas lightly sautéed in butter and paired with basil and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
Peas
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 2 cups sweet peas shelled
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Risotto
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 shallot medium, minced
- 1 cup whole wheat pearl couscous
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 1 cup vegetable broth low-sodium
- 1 cup water
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3 tablespoon basil minced, fresh
- Parmesan Cheese for topping
- chili flakes for topping, if desired
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the butter, followed by the peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peas have softened and turn bright green. Add salt and pepper, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Return pan to the stove top over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil followed by the minced shallot. Stir in the couscous and toast for a minute or so. Measure in wine. Cook until most of the wine is gone, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the broth and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let cook for 15 minutes or so. The couscous should be tender and most of the liquid absorbed. When there’s a small amount of liquid left, reduce the heat to low and add the mascarpone cheese, basil, and cooked peas.
- Remove from heat and stir until the mascarpone cheese has melted. Divide into four bowls and top with extra basil and grated (vegetarian-friendly) parmesan.
Notes
- Tips & Tricks: If you're short on time or peas are not in season, this is a meal that would work well with frozen peas.
- Looking to leave the wine out of the dish? Just add more broth or water.
- Stock up: get the pantry ingredients you will need: couscous, peas, basil
- Nutrition: see the information.
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Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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