Couscous with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Edamame

From Nina Marcinowski

Makes 5 servings (1 ⅓ cups)

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen shelled edamame (soybeans)
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 ¼ cups water, divided
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup uncooked couscous
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped green onions
  • 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese

Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add edamame, red pepper, and garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. Stir in ½ cup water, basil, chickpeas, and tomatoes; simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Add 1 ¾ cups water and salt; bring to a boil.
  4. Gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in onions and Feta; toss well.