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Couscous with peas and onions

Since we have made this meal 1,000,35452 times already, I feel that I have to share. I just love the simple and delicious way this whole wheat couscous is flavoured with the caramelized onion and other ingredients. It is also really fast and easy to make. For me, it is true comfort food.

Couscous with Peas and Onions from Moosewood Restaurant: Low Fat Favourites

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh sage
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/3 cups water
1 cup whole wheat couscous
salt to taste

a few fresh sage leaves
lemon wedges or balsamic vinegar

Combine the onions and oil in a heavy skillet, preferably nonstick. Cover and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the peas, sage, salt, water, and couscous, cover, and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, until the peas are tender but still bright green and all of the water is absorbed. Stir the couscous with a fork to fluff it. Add salt to taste.

Garnish with a few sage leaves and serve with fresh lemon wedges or pass a cruet of balsamic vinegar at the table.