Olive Bell Pepper Couscous

INGREDIENTS
1     tablespoon olive oil
½    cup finely diced red or orange bell pepper
3     cloves garlic, minced
¾    cup uncooked couscous
1     cup low sodium chicken broth
¼    teaspoon each coriander powder and cardamom powder*
½  cup chopped black or Kalamata olives

METHOD

Pour the olive oil into a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Swirl to coat and add the bell pepper and garlic. Cook for 1 minute and add the couscous Cook for 1 minute or until slightly browned and add the broth and spices..

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 6 to 7 minutes or until the liquid is completely absorbed. Add the olives and stir them in, fluffing the couscous. Serve as a side dish with fish, pork or lamb.

*COOKS NOTE: This dish was not spicy enough for me so I doubled these two spices by adding them at the end. Taste before then adjust the spices.