Colorful Couscous

Name: Colorful Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 miniature sweet peppers, julienned; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 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

We love it when side dishes pop with color, like the bright pepper accents you'll see in this light and fluffy couscous. It's a scrumptious and welcome switch from baked potatoes or rice. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 miniature sweet peppers, julienned
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
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

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute peppers, onion and garlic until tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in broth, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.