Whole Wheat Couscous With Almonds Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup whole-wheat couscous 

3 tablespoons slivered almonds 

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 

1 plum tomato, coarsely chopped 

1 tablespoon chopped parsley 

1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained 

1 garlic clove, minced 

Coarse salt 

Preparation

Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour 1 1/2 cups of boiling water over it. Stir, cover, and let it stand 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast the almonds over medium heat until lightly golden, about 3 minutes; remove from heat.

Uncover the couscous and add the almonds, oil, tomato, parsley, capers, and garlic. Season the mixture with salt and fluff with a fork. Serve at room temperature.

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