COUSCOUS WITH FETA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND KALAMATA OLIVES

Couscous With Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives image

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
4 tablespoons kalamata olives, rough chopped
2 1/3 cups chicken stock, can reduce to 2 1/4 for drier couscous
2 cups israeli couscous
salt, if using, I do not use
pepper, if using
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

In saucepan over medium heat add olive oil, when hot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, warm through for 10 seconds. CAREFUL not to burn the garlic.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and sauté 30 seconds more.
Add olives and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Add the couscous, and simmer on lowest setting until liquid is absorbed, per package instructions. approximately 8-10 minutes.
Fluff with fork, and season with salt and pepper. Add in 1/2 pound feta.