Couscous With Swiss Chard And Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups cooked whole-wheat pearl couscous or 2 cups regular couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and julienned
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
3/4 lb swiss chard, rinsed well and chopped (tough stems removed)
1/3 cup white wine
5 -7 large basil leaves, julienned

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook garlic for 1 minute, stirring, until just softened but not browned.
Add the tomatoes, then season with salt and pepper to taste; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chard and white wine; cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the chard starts to wilt. Uncover, stir and cook for 3 minutes more, until completely wilted.
Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes, then add the cooked couscous and toss.
Remove from heat and gently stir in basil; adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve warm or at room temperature.