Couscous with Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil1 cup shelled soybeans or green peas½ tsp crushed red pepper4 garlic cloves, minced2¼ cups water, divided¼ cup fresh basil, chopped1 (16 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained¾ tsp salt1 cup uncooked couscous2 cups green onions, coarsely chopped1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Method

1. In a large skillet, sauté the soybeans, pepper and garlic for 3 minutes.
2. Stir in ½ cup water, basil, chickpeas and tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Add remaining water and salt and bring to a boil. Gradually stir in couscous.
4. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
5. Stir in onions and feta. Toss well.