Israeli Couscous With Asparagus

Description

My newfound dish…couscous! From everydayhealth.

Ingredients

• Water
• Asparagus
• Olive Oil
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Chicken Broth
• Salt
• Couscous
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Red Bell Pepper
• Cashew Nuts

Instructions

1. To cook asparagus place water in a medium saucepan
2. Bring water to a boil
3. Add asparagus, and cook 2 minutes or just until crisp-tender
4. Drain
5. Place asparagus in ice water 1 minute
6. Drain
7. Set aside
8. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat
9. Add onion and garlic
10. Saut 3 to 4 minutes or until tender
11. Stir in chicken broth and salt
12. Bring to a boil
13. Add couscous
14. Bring to a boil
15. Cover, reduce heat and cook 5 minutes
16. Stir in asparagus, black pepper, red bell pepper and cashews
17. Cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed