CousCous Side Dish

I decided to whip up this side dish because it's quick and healthy! CousCous can be flavored a million ways using different liquids and stirring in different garnishes like veggies or dried fruit. Below is a super basic couscous so you can understand the method, then feel free to put your own spin on it!

Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed but kept whole
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 cup plain couscous
2 teaspoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, optional
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the oil, garlic and chicken broth or water, and bring to a simmer.

2. Stir in the scallions and couscous and cover the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

3. When the couscous has absorbed all the liquid, fluff it with a fork, and add the parsley, if using, and salt and pepper. Serve warm.