Couscous with Soybeans & Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup shelled soybeans or green peas
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2¼ cups water, divided
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 (16 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 cup uncooked couscous
• 2 cups green onions, coarsely chopped
• 1 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.