Mexicana Couscous

Submitted by FeedMePlz

"Source of recipe: Better Homes and Garden. This is a great substitute for Spanish rice."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 3⁄4 cup frozen peas
• 3⁄4 cup tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, snipped
• 3⁄4 cup couscous
• 4 sprigs fresh cilantro (optional)

directions

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