Couscous With Cashews And .... - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
8 ounces israeli couscous, uncooked
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup orange bell peppers or 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 cup cashews, chopped
black pepper, to taste
salt
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add diced onions and garlic, saute over medium heat until onions are almost transparent.
Add the Israeli couscous and saute until lightly toasted in color.
Add the chicken stock and diced peppers, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
Add cumin, chopped cashews and pepper to taste.
Cover and let simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until most of the chicken stock is gone.
Remove from heat and stir in fresh thyme and oregano before serving.
season with pepper and salt before serving.