Couscous With Swiss Chard And Tomatoes

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked whole-wheat pearl couscous or 2 cups regular couscous
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and julienned
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 3/4 lb swiss chard, rinsed well and chopped (tough stems removed)
• 1/3 cup white
• 5 -7 large basil leaves, julienned

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook garlic for 1 minute, stirring, until just softened but not browned.
• 2 add the tomatoes, then season with salt and pepper to taste; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 add the chard and white ; cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the chard starts to wilt. uncover, stir and cook for 3 minutes more, until completely wilted.
• 4 reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes, then add the cooked couscous and toss.
• 5 remove from heat and gently stir in basil; adjust seasoning as needed.
• 6 serve warm or at room temperature.