Vegetable Couscous Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. sliced zucchini
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. white wine or chicken broth
1 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. couscous
1 c. cherry tomatoes
1/4 c. pitted black olives, cut in half (Kalamata best)
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Preparation

Melt butter; add onion, zucchini, salt, pepper, garlic and basil.
Cook until zucchini is tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add wine; bring to boil.
Cook 1 minute.
Add broth; bring to boil.
Stir in couscous, olives and tomatoes.
Remove from heat; cover.
Let stand until liquid is absorbed (about 5 minutes).
Before serving, fluff with fork; sprinkle with parsley.