Couscous with Leeks, Corn, and Olives
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 10-ounce package couscous
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives (about 4 ounces), coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add leeks and corn and saute until vegetables are soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add 1 cup water, wine, broth, and thyme; bring mixture to boil.
- Remove pan from heat and mix in couscous.
- Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
- Using fork, fluff couscous.
- Mix in olives and lemon juice.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
olive oil, leeks, fresh corn kernels, water, white wine, chicken broth, thyme, couscous, olives, lemon juice
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/couscous-with-leeks-corn-and-olives-105311 (may not work)