Couscous with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

1T EVOO
2 C red onion diced, this seems like a lot but it will cook down
1 C couscous, I use Near East plain brand for this recipe: http://www.neareast.com/#products/couscous
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 C crumbled goat cheese
1 C chicken or veggie broth, be sure to use good stock!I prefer Kitchen Basics unsalted chicken or veggie stock

1. Heat olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and saute 7 minutes or until browned. The browning is key as it gives a lot of flavor and prevents the onions from having a slimy texture.

2. Once onions are browned add thegarlic powder, pepper, and salt to the mixture. Saute for 1 minute til ingredients are combined. Add the stock to the pan and let it come to a boil. Once boiling add the couscous and goat cheese and lightly stir for a couple of seconds to make sure the couscous is covered by the stock.

3. Turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid. Let sit for 5 minutes. Uncover, fluff with spoon or fork, and serve.

I served this with some boiled corn cobs and it was delicious! The cheese really makes this a hearty meal that can be used as a main dish. Enjoy!

This recipe was tweaked from the originial seen here:
http://www.food.com/recipe/couscous-with-caramelized-onions-and-goat-cheese-468815