Colorful Couscous

We love it when sides pop with color, like the red and green pepper in this fluffy couscous. It’s a welcome switch from potatoes or rice.

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START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1/3 cup each finely chopped onion, green pepper and sweet red pepper

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth

1/4 cup water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 package (10 ounces) couscous

In a large saucepan, saute onion, peppers and garlic in olive oil 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.