Sauteed Cherry Tomato Couscous

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to serving bowl. add tomato mixture and gently combine. serve at room temperature.