Spinach, Tomato & Onion Couscous

6 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Cook the Couscous

   Bring the 1 1/2 cups water and half of the 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small pan. Once it's bubbling, stir in the 1 cup couscous, then cover the pan with a lid.
2. 02

   Rest the Couscous

   Take the pot off the heat and let the couscous sit, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes while you cook the vegetables.
3. 03

   Sauté Onions

   Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, then add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil shimmers, toss in the small onion.

   Sauté until the onions start to soften and turn light brown at the edges.

4. 04

   Add Tomatoes and Salt

   Add the 1/2 pound tomatoes and the remaining salt to the pan. Sauté quickly, just until the tomatoes begin to wilt, which should take about 20 to 30 seconds.
5. 05

   Wilt Spinach and Add Pine Nuts

   Toss in the 5 cups of spinach. Sauté just until it wilts down but still holds its bright green color.

   Finally, stir the 1/4 cup pine nuts into the vegetable mixture, then take the pan off the heat. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.

6. 06

   Combine and Serve

   Pour the cooked couscous into a large bowl. Add the sautéed vegetables and half of the 1/2 cup crumbled feta, then toss everything together until well combined. Top with the remaining feta and serve hot.