Apple and Mint Couscous

Recently, I began eating couscous and I like to try different recipes. I saw this one in the magazine of Ricardo. ETA : I made it on September 5, 2011. I omitted the peas. I used a Paula Red apple. It's so yummy. Great blend of flavors.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  zucchini, finely diced
• 1  tomatoes, finely diced
• 1  cup sweet peas or 1  cup snow peas
• 4  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chicken stock
• 1 1⁄2 cups couscous
• 1  granny smith apple, finely diced
• 2  tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
• 2  tablespoons butter
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a saucepan, lightly soften the veggies (DO NOT ADD apples, mint and butter) in oil. Add stock and bring to boil. Add salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and add couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. Add apples, mint and butter. Adjust seasonning.