Couscous With Spinach And Pine Nuts

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Our version of comfort food! if you prefer stronger flavors, add more garlic or try a stronger-tasting cheese.

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Steps

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Add couscous and salt to boiling water.

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Cover and let sit 5 minutes , then fluff with fork.

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Preheat oven to 375.

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Heat oil in large skillet.

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Saute garlic and onion for ten minutes , or until tender.

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Drain canned tomatoes , reserving 1 / 3 cup juice.

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Add drained tomatoes to garlic and onions.

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Cook 10 more minutes , stirring frequently.

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Stir tomato mixture into couscous.

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Mix in reserve tomato juice , basil , pine nuts , raw spinach and pepper.

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Spread half of the couscous mixture in a shallow baking dish.

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Sprinkle muenster evenly , then top with remaining couscous mixture.

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Cover dish with foil and bake at 375 for 25 minutes.

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Ingredients

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couscous, boiling water, salt, olive oil, garlic cloves, onion, diced tomatoes, fresh basil, pine nuts, fresh spinach, muenster cheese, cracked black pepper