Swiss Chard & Chickpeas with Couscous

(from redmed2000’s recipe box)

Source: Whole Foods (?)

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: main dish, not tried

Ingredients

  • 1 10-ounce box couscous
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 2 bunches Swiss chard, stems trimmed
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Place the couscous in a bowl.

  2. Add 1 ½ cups boiling water and stir.

  3. Cover tightly and let stand for 10 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, over low heat, toast the pine nuts, shaking the pan frequently, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  5. Return skillet to medium heat, add the oil, and heat for 1 minute.

  6. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  7. Add the chickpeas, raisins, chard, salt, and pepper.

  8. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chard is tender, about 5 minutes.

  9. Remove from heat.

  10. Fluff the couscous with a fork and divide among individual plates.

  11. Top with the chard and sprinkle with the pine nuts.

  12. Suggestions: Try using spinach instead of Swiss chard, almonds in place of pine nuts, or currants as a substitute for raisins.

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