This one was submitted by my wife’s friend Keri. I have never tried couscous- I was hoping to post this and get peoples feedback. I am a bit scared to try it. I am your typically steak and potatoes type guy. So couscous really does scare me. It sounds yummy as a meal- but I need some encouragement if I am going to try to make it and then eat it. Check out and tell me what you think?

This is Cous Cous

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 Cups baby spinach
1 (15 oz.) can of white beans, drained and rinsed
1 Cup cherry tomatoes, each cut in half
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (10 oz.) box of Couscous (I like the Whole Wheat kind, it’s better for you and doesn’t taste any different)
Salt and Pepper
1/3 cup of grated Parmesan

1. Warm olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the spinach, white beans, cherry tomatoes and shallot. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
3. Add chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring mixture to a boil.
4. Stir in the box of Couscous, Cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and pepper and serve.

Varieties:
Use veggie broth instead of chicken.
Stir in cooked meat
Use different beans

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