Jazzed Up Couscous

Method3 steps · about 25 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Stir together couscous and boiling water (1 ½ cups) in a large, heatproof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside for 10 minutes.

   Steep Couscous · 10 minUses 1 (10 ounce) box couscous · 1 ½ cups boiling water

2. 2

   Step 2: Meanwhile, heat olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions (½) and garlic (2 cloves), and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the diced Roma tomatoes, and cook until the tomatoes release their juice and the mixture begins to thicken.

   Uses 2 tablespoons olive oil · ½ onion, diced · 2 cloves garlic, minced · 3 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced

3. 3

   Step 3: Fluff the couscous with a fork, then fold in the tomato mixture and cheese. Serve immediately as the cheese is melting.

   Uses 1 (10 ounce) box couscous · ½ cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend