Swiss Chard With Chickpeas and Couscous

Ingredients

1 10-ounce box couscous

1/2cup pine nuts

3tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed

1/2cup raisins (dark or golden)

2 bunches Swiss chard, stems trimmed

3/4teaspoon kosher salt

1/2teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Place the couscous in a bowl. Add 1 ½ cups boiling water and stir. Cover tightly and let stand for 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, over low heat, toast the pine nuts, shaking the pan frequently, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

3. Return the skillet to medium heat, add the oil, and heat for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

4. Add the chickpeas, raisins, chard, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chard is tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

5. Fluff the couscous with a fork and divide among individual plates. Top with the chard and sprinkle with the pine nuts.