jazzed up couscous

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (10 ounce) box couscous
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar-monterey jack cheese blend

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• stir together couscous and boiling water in a large, heatproof bowl. cover with plastic wrap, and set aside for 10 minutes.
• meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in onions and garlic, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. add the diced roma tomatoes, and cook until the tomatoes release their juice and the mixture begins to thicken.
• fluff the couscous with a fork, then fold in the tomato mixture and cheese. serve immediately as the cheese is melting.