COUSCOUS WITH CASHEWS AND ....

Couscous With Cashews and .... image

Provided by chia2160

Categories Onions

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
8 ounces israeli couscous, uncooked
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup orange bell peppers or 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 cup cashews, chopped
black pepper, to taste
salt
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add diced onions and garlic, saute over medium heat until onions are almost transparent.
Add the Israeli couscous and saute until lightly toasted in color.
Add the chicken stock and diced peppers, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
Add cumin, chopped cashews and pepper to taste.
Cover and let simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until most of the chicken stock is gone.
Remove from heat and stir in fresh thyme and oregano before serving.
season with pepper and salt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 2.4, Sodium 192.9, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 8.9