Couscous Primavera

2 cups dry couscous

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely diced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 pinch ground black pepper

2 cups vegetable stock

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces

1 cup shelled fresh or thawed frozen peas

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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