Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Sun-Kissed Tomato & Chickpea Couscous

This dish is bright, flavorful, and surprisingly satisfying with minimal ingredients! It's a great quick lunch or light dinner.

Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1. Couscous: 1 cup
2. Canned Diced Tomatoes: 1 (14.5oz) can, undrained
3. Chickpeas: 1 (15oz) can, drained and rinsed
4. Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
5. Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
6. Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
7. Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon

Instructions:

1. Boil Water: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Cook Couscous: Stir in the couscous, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3. Sauté Tomatoes (Sort Of!): While the couscous is sitting, in a medium bowl, combine the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), olive oil, and garlic powder. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until the tomatoes are warm. (This isn't a full sauté, but warms the flavors nicely!)
4. Combine & Season: Add the cooked couscous and drained chickpeas to the tomato mixture. Stir well to combine.
5. Brighten with Lemon: Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt to taste.
6. Serve: Enjoy warm!

Notes:

• You can easily adjust the amount of garlic powder and lemon juice to your preference.
• A pinch of black pepper (if you have it!) would also be a nice addition, but isn't necessary.
• This dish is also delicious cold!