Swiss Chard with Chickpeas and Couscous

By KathieC

Ingredients

• 1 10-ounce box couscous
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
• 1/2 cup raisins (dark or golden)
• 2 bunches Swiss chard, stems trimmed
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the couscous in a bowl. Add 1 ½ cups boiling water and stir. Cover tightly and let stand for 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, over low heat, toast the pine nuts, shaking the pan frequently, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

3. Return the skillet to medium heat, add the oil, and heat for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

4. Add the chickpeas, raisins, chard, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chard is tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

5. Fluff the couscous with a fork and divide among individual plates. Top with the chard and sprinkle with the pine nuts.