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    Mexicana Couscous


    Source of Recipe


    Better Homes and Garden


    Recipe Introduction


    Prep: 15 min
    Stand: 5 min
    Carbs: Carbohydrate 23g


    List of Ingredients


    • 3/4 cup chopped onion
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
    • 3/4 cup frozen peas
    • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
    • 3/4 cup couscous
    • 4 sprigs fresh cilantro (optional)


    Instructions


    1. In a medium saucepan cook onion and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in cumin; cook for 30 seconds. Carefully add broth, peas, tomato and cilantro. Bring mixture to boiling; stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired. Makes 6 side-dish servings




    Final Comments


    Quick-cooking couscous helps put this dish, reminiscent of Spanish rice, on the table in no time.
 

 

 

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