Company Couscous

This looks harder then it is.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup couscous
• 1  cup boiling water
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 cup  diced red bell pepper
• 4  green onions, sliced
• 1  cup cherry tomatoes
• 1  cup fresh basil leaf
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  pinch ground black pepper
• 1  dash  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Stir couscous into boiling water and return water to a boil.
3. Cover and remove pot from heat.
4. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
5. While the couscous is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Stir in garlic, green onions and peppers; saute briefly.
7. Stir in tomatoes, basil, cooked couscous, salt and pepper.
8. Mix together and transfer to a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
9. Splash some balsamic vinegar on top.
10. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 20 minutes.
11. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese while still warm.