By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 4
181 cal · 25 min
Couscous with Peas and Onions
Recipe GLPR17364737273dfb
A light and aromatic side dish featuring fluffy couscous combined with sweet green peas and caramelized onions, seasoned with earthy sage. Ready in about 20 minutes, this versatile accompaniment pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or fish.
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Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup frozen green peas
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1 1/3 cups water
1 cup couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before beginning.
Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the hot oil and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and lightly golden brown.
Stir in the frozen green peas, ground sage, water, couscous, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, cover with a lid, and simmer for about 5 minutes until all the water is absorbed and the peas are tender with a bright green color.
Remove from heat and fluff the couscous gently with a fork to separate the grains. Serve warm.
Comments
This is a straightforward side that delivers solid value: couscous, onions, and frozen peas are pantry and freezer staples at every Charlotte grocer, with no special stops required. At roughly $1.20 to $1.50 per serving, it's genuinely cheap, and the stated 25 minutes is honest—couscous cooks in 5 to 10 minutes once water boils. The real strength is flexibility: it reheats well, pairs with any protein, and needs no fussing; the one minor drawback is that fresh sage is optional but adds character, and many home cooks will skip it for convenience rather than a special stop.
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