Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon cooking oil

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

3/4 cup frozen peas

3/4 cup coarsely chopped tomatoes

2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro

3/4 cup couscous

Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1 In a medium saucepan cook onion and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in cumin; cook for 30 seconds. Carefully add broth, peas, tomato and cilantro. Bring mixture to boiling; stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired. Makes 6 side-dish servings.