Couscous with Tomatoes and Scallion

Kozmic Blues's Note:

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

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) 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.

Reviews

[love4culinary]

This was fabulous, quick and so easy. This is definitely somethign I will make again. Honestly I have had a hard time (in the past) taking a liking for couscous, but in a dish like this, I thoroughly enjoyed it. There isnt a whole lot to it, but with the ingredients it contains, the flavors and textures make it delightful! THanks so much becky!

[Chris from Kansas]

This is a great recipe. I'm surprised I'm the first to rate it. I used the box of couscous mix and added the extra ingredients. It was very easy and so tasty. My whole family enjoyed it. Thanks for posting!

[EmilyStrikesAgain]

This was a good way to "dress up" ordinary cous cous- and I suspect you could throw in some veggies of your choice to sneak in some vitamins too! I omitted the cayenne because I used canned tomatoes with chilies in them and found it had a good heat already. The olives were a good addition and I added capers (personal preference- love them!). VERY simple and very quick. Could be a filling main course if you added more veggies.