Taking Sides

I have stumbled upon a perfect side dish that magically matches up with almost any meal. I have paired it with grilled steaks and chicken breasts, steamed fish, roasted shrimp, lamb kabobs, and even just gobbled it all by itself on a few nights that I was home alone. It is as simple as sauteing some onions and garlic, bringing some broth to a boil, and tossing in a few other standard ingredients. Sounds too good to be true? Not at all. Trust me. You will never need to Take Sides against Spinach Parmesan Couscous On Your Plate.

Spinach Parmesan Couscous

1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chicken broth
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup couscous
3/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice (if desired)
kosher salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until tender.
Add the broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in the chopped spinach and cook just until wilted.
Add couscous; stir to combine.
Cover, remove pan from heat, and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork.
Add Parmesan cheese; stir to combine.
Add lemon juice (if desired), salt and pepper to taste. (Serves 4)