Israeli Couscous With Asparagus

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 13 mins Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups water
• 1 3/4 cups asparagus, diagonally cut into 1 inch slices
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth, fat and salt-free
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup couscous, such as israeli couscous
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cashew nuts, chopped and lightly salted

Recipe

• 1 to cook asparagus place water in a medium saucepan; bring water to a boil. add asparagus, and cook 2 minutes or just until crisp-tender; drain. place asparagus in ice water 1 minute; drain. set aside.
• 2 heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. add onion and garlic; sauté 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. stir in chicken broth and salt; bring to a boil. add couscous; bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat and cook 5 minutes.
• 3 stir in asparagus, black pepper, red bell pepper and cashews. cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.