Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds small whole white mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 1-pound can stewed tomatoes
  • 1-pound can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 pinches cayenne pepper

Method

  • Quickly rinse and dry the mushrooms, and trim off the ends of the stems.
  • Cut any large mushrooms in half.
  • Coat a large nonstick wok or 12-inch skillet with olive oil cooking spray and preheat over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Add the mushrooms, onions, garlic, and Italian seasoning, and cook, stirring often, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.
  • While the mushrooms are cooking, place the water in a 1-quart saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Stir in the couscous and cover.
  • Remove from the heat, and allow to sit for 5 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed.
  • Using a knife, slightly cut up the tomatoes in the can.
  • Add the tomatoes, beans, and cayenne pepper to the mushroom mixture.
  • Stir to mix, and cook for about 3 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Stir the parsley into the couscous.
  • Divide the couscous among individual serving plates, and top with the stew.
  • Serve immediately, as is or topped with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.