Whole-Wheat Couscous with Almonds

• Prep Time 5 minutes
• Total Time 20 minutes
• Yield Serves 4
  

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole-wheat couscous
• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 plum tomato, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Coarse salt

Directions

1. Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour 1 1/2 cups of boiling water over it. Stir, cover, and let it stand 10 minutes.
   
2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast the almonds over medium heat until lightly golden, about 3 minutes; remove from heat.
   
3. Uncover the couscous and add the almonds, oil, tomato, parsley, capers, and garlic. Season the mixture with salt and fluff with a fork. Serve at room temperature.