Couscous Alfredo
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp pine nuts
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 pkg. Near East Parmesan couscous
- 10 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1" pieces
- 2 med. tomatoes, seeded & diced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan (or Romano) cheese
Instructions
Heat medium saucepan over medium heat. Add pine nuts; shake pan frequently till nuts are lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside. Heat olive oil in same pan over medium heat. Add garlic. Saute 2 min. Add broth and contents of spice sack. Bring just to boil. Stir in asparagus. Reduce heat. Cover & simmer 1 min. Stir in couscous. Cover & remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Fluff couscous lightly with fork. Stir in reserved nuts, tomatoes, olives and cheese.
