Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons O&CO. grassy olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cup couscous
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 4 tbsp. O&CO. Mint Specialty Olive Oil

Directions

1. Sauté onion in olive oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add water and broth and bring to a boil.
2. Stir in couscous, then cover and remove from heat.
Let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in herbs, lemon juice, mint oil, and season with salt and pepper.

Variations: Couscous is a nice alternative to rice and a perfect base for salads.
Other ideas for add-ins: O&CO. Semi-Dried Tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, roasted peppers, O&CO. Tomato powder, O&CO. Pesto or chopped cooked chicken.