Couscous With Swiss Chard And Tomatoes

• 2 cups cooked whole-wheat pearl couscous or 2 cups regular couscous
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and julienned
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 3/4 lb swiss chard, rinsed well and chopped (tough stems removed)
• 1/3 cup white wine
• 5 -7 large basil leaves, julienned

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook garlic for 1 minute, stirring, until just softened but not browned.
2. Add the tomatoes, then season with salt and pepper to taste; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the chard and white wine; cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the chard starts to wilt. Uncover, stir and cook for 3 minutes more, until completely wilted.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes, then add the cooked couscous and toss.
5. Remove from heat and gently stir in basil; adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

couscous, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, salt, fresh ground black pepper, swiss chard, white wine, basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/couscous-with-swiss-chard-and-tomatoes-464276 (may not work)