Couscous Nicoise

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta (optional) or 1/3 cup goat cheese (optional)
• 1/4 cup nicoise olives or 1/4 cup kalamata olive, chopped
• 8 cherry tomatoes, slivered
• 8 basil leaves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon red vinegar
• 2 teaspoons drained capers
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a medium saucepan, combine broth, garlic and oil and bring just to a boil over high heat.
• 2 stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. let mixture stand, covered, about 5 minutes.
• 3 uncover couscous mixture; fluff with fork to separate grains. lightly stir in remaining ingredients until blended. transfer mixture to a large shallow bowl and serve warm or at room temperature.