Israeli Couscous Risotto With Shiitakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups)
1 poblano chile, diced (about 1/4 cup)
2 shallots, minced (about 1/4 cup)
1 carrot, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 (8 7/8 ounce) box israeli couscous
1/2 peas
3 tablespoons chives, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped

Preparation

Bring broth and 4 cups water to a boil in saucepan. Reduce heat to low.
Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and poblano, and saute 5 minutes, or until mushrooms have released their juices. Transfer to plate, and set aside.
Heat remaining 1 Tbs. oil in same pan over medium heat. Add shallots, and saute 2 minutes, or until soft.
Add carrot, and saute 3 minutes more. Add couscous, and cook 3 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring constantly.
Stir 1/4 cup broth mixture into couscous mixture. Reduce heat to medium low. Add 1/4 cup more liquid, and cook until liquid has been absorbed.
Continue adding liquid, cooking and stirring 12 minutes, or until couscous is tender and all liquid has been used.
Add peas and reserved mushroom mixture, and cook 2 minutes more, or until peas are heated through.
Stir in 3 Tbs. chives and tarragon, and season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with remaining chives.