Couscous with Tomatoes and Scallion

This is a terrific, simple and quick side dish. I've also used this recipe to spice up a box the "Near East" brand flavored couscous as well. Simply use the amount of water specified on the box, and add the extra ingredients. It will still be ready in 5 minutes

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped scallion
• 1⁄8-1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2⁄3 cup couscous
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄4  pitted and sliced black olives
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste

Directions

1. Combine canned tomatoes, scallion, pepper, garlic powder, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
2. Bring liquid to a boil.
3. Stir in couscous.
4. Cover pan and remove from heat.
5. Let stand for 5 minutes.
6. Remove lid and fluff couscous with fork.
7. Stir in olives and fresh parsley and serve.