Couscous with Peas

How to prepare couscous with peas

1. In a wide, deep pan, place bacon slices over medium-low heat to brown (without adding fat). Not all slices will fit at once, so fry them in batches. Remove the bacon to a plate.
2. In the pan, you should now have enough fat to sauté the onion, but if not, add a little oil. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until very soft. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and let it evaporate.
3. Add the couscous and toast it for approximately 3 minutes, stirring frequently. The idea is to lightly brown the couscous. It won't brown uniformly, and that's okay.
4. Add the water, salt, and black pepper to taste and bring to a boil. When the water boils, add the peas, stir, and cover with a lid. Cook for a little over 10 minutes (mine took 12 minutes). Stir every 5 minutes to prevent the couscous from sticking to the bottom. At the end, the pasta should be cooked and the peas should be cooked but still crispy.
6. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and chopped parsley. Stir.
7. Serve the couscous with peas topped with crumbled crispy bacon and a little grated hard cheese.

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