Couscous With Cashews and ....

i adapted this from a recipe i got in my email, tried it, loved it. i hope you do too. very quick and easy. i added some marjoram and several kinds of thyme from my garden.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup onion, diced
• 2  cloves garlic, chopped
• 8  ounces israeli couscous, uncooked
• 2  cups  chicken stock
• 1⁄2 cup orange bell peppers or 1⁄2 cup  red pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 tablespoon cumin
• 1⁄2 cup cashews, chopped
•  black pepper, to taste
•  salt
• 2  teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 2  teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add diced onions and garlic, saute over medium heat until onions are almost transparent.
2. Add the Israeli couscous and saute until lightly toasted in color.
3. Add the chicken stock and diced peppers, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
4. Add cumin, chopped cashews and pepper to taste.
5. Cover and let simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until most of the chicken stock is gone.
6. Remove from heat and stir in fresh thyme and oregano before serving.
7. season with pepper and salt before serving.