Sauteed Cherry Tomato Couscous

Name: Sauteed Cherry Tomato Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups vegetable stock; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves, torn; 1/4 cup chickpeas; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 shallot, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; coarse salt, to taste; fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste

Submitted by Rev.CCJ

"A very good, refreshing and healthy side/salad. Perfect for summer"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 6

ingredients

3 cups vegetable stock
1 ¹⁄₂ cups couscous
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
¹⁄₄ cup fresh spinach leaves, torn
¹⁄₄ cup chickpeas
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
coarse salt, to taste
fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste

directions

Place stock in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and remove immediately from heat. Bring to a boil and remove immediately from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Add couscous, stir and cover. Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. When hot, add tomatoes, spinach, chick peas, garlic and shallot. Saute for 3 minutes or until tomatoes start to soften. Add basil and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.
Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to serving bowl. Add tomato mixture and gently combine. Serve at room temperature.

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Reviews

This is a great healthy light dish that you can add or remove ingredients to make your own . I used 1/4 cup chopped walnuts instead of chickpeas but will do both next time. I also added 1/4 cup more spinach. In addition, I first sautÃ©ed the garlic with about 1 cup of fresh green beans.

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