GREEN COUSCOUS

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 cup couscous
3/4 cup boiling water or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Herb Paste
1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped
3 scallions, finely sliced
1 fresh green chile, such as jalapeno, finely sliced
1 1/2 cups arugula leaves, chopped

Steps:

Place couscous in a large bowl and add boiling water or stock. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onion; cook, stirring, until golden and soft. Add salt and cumin; stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Uncover couscous and stir in herb paste, using a fork to fluff. Add onion mixture, pistachios, scallions, chile, and arugula; gently mix to combine. Serve at room temperature.