Couscous With Swiss Chard and Tomatoes
Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 5
Yields: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked whole-wheat pearl couscous or 2 cups regular couscous
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1⁄2 cups plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and julienned
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 3⁄4 lb swiss chard, rinsed well and chopped (tough stems removed)
- 1⁄3 cup white wine
- 5 -7 large basil leaves, julienned
Directions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook garlic for 1 minute, stirring, until just softened but not browned.
- Add the tomatoes, then season with salt and pepper to taste; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chard and white wine; cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the chard starts to wilt. Uncover, stir and cook for 3 minutes more, until completely wilted.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes, then add the cooked couscous and toss.
- Remove from heat and gently stir in basil; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
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