Pea Tomato Couscous

This is from Taste of Home magazine Pasta edition with a slight modification.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  chopped shallot
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  cup  vegetable stock
• 1  cup  frozen baby sweet peas
• 1⁄2 cup diced tomato, seeds removed
• 3⁄4 cup couscous, uncooked
•  salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a medium sized pot, over medium high heat.
2. saute shallots/garlic in oil until softened.
3. Stir in cumin and cook 1-2 minute.
4. Add broth, peas and tomatoes.
5. Bring to a simmer 1-2 minute.
6. Stir in the couscous.
7. Cover with a lid and let stand for 5 minutes.
8. Fluff with fork and serve.