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Couscous with Green and White Asparagus

Couscous with Green and White Asparagus

http://www.marthastewart.com/132209/couscous-green-and-white-asparagus
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  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups Chicken Stock to Make 1 1/2 Quarts (http://www.wholeliving.com/130403/chicken-stock-make-1-12-quarts), or low-sodium canned, fat skimmed
    • 1 cup couscous
    • 3/4 pound green and white asparagus, ends trimmed, cut in half (about 2 cups)
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/4 cup chopped arugula
    • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. In a medium pot, bring the stock to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
  2. In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the asparagus and then transfer to a bowl filled with ice water.
  3. Season the couscous with salt and pepper. Stir in asparagus, cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Stir in the arugula and olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

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