Asparagus Couscous & Parmesan

I searched high and low @ Zaar to find a recipe that combined asparagus & couscous and low and behold........ there was a recipe on the back of the box. I omitted some of the ingredients and came up with this. It ROCKED!

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 10  asparagus spears, trim and remove tough ends
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 6  ounces couscous, ie. Near East toasted pine nut
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Cut each asparagus spear into 3-4 pieces.
2. Heat olive oil in a deep sauce pan. Add garlic, sautee for 1 minute.
3. Add broth and contents of flavor packet.
4. Add asparagus pieces. Simmer for for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add couscous, stir to combine; turn off heat; add parmesan cheese, and let stand for 5 minutes.
6. Serve.