Pearl Couscous Skillet with Tomatoes, Chickpeas, and Feta

Steamy, saucy goodness! This Couscous Skillet is packed with vibrant flavors and freshness. Pearl couscous, tomatoes, chickpeas, spices, kale, and a bunch of fresh herbs and feta on top.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 shallot, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon cumin

one 14-ounce can chickpeas

one 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (I like fire-roasted)

3/4 cups water or vegetable broth

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup pearl couscous

1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

3–4 tablespoons of mint leaves, chopped (optional, for topping)

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for topping)

Massaged Kale Salad (for serving, if you want):

4–5 stalks kale, stems removed, torn into small bite-sized pieces (can be curly kale or lacinato kale, I use both)

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon maple syrup

salt and pepper to taste