Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) Blu gourmet pearl couscous
• 2 tablespoon(s)s extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 brown onion (chopped)
• 1 strip(s) bacon (finely diced)
• 1 & 1/2 cup(s)s Stock
• 1 cup(s) green peas
• 3 tablespoon(s)s finely grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon(s) butter (optional)
• 4 tablespoon(s)s parsley (chopped)

Directions

1. Pour olive oil into a non-stick pan over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and bacon and, while stirring, cook for 2-3 minutes without browning.
3. Add stock or water and bring to the boil. Stir in pearl couscous and seasonings.
4. Bring to a simmer, add peas, cover pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, adding a little boiling water from a kettle if a bit dry.
5. When it’s cooked the stock will have been absorbed.
6. Stir in the parmesan, the butter, the parsley and the garlic and serve.