Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients:
2 cups vegetable stock
5 each fresh basil leaves
8 ounces Israeli couscous (approximately 1¼ cup)
¼ cup butter blend
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Procedure:
1. Bring vegetable stock to boil
2. Add fresh basil and simmer
3. Add Israeli couscous and cook until liquid is absorbed
4. Season with rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper
5. Taste, adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, rosemary, or thyme