Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 10 oz white mushrooms, quartered and thinly sliced 1 medium Vidalia onion, (1 cup) finely chopped 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup couscous 1 tablespoon fresh basil, (chopped) optional, for garnish

Heat the oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes more. Add the chicken broth and the salt. Bring to a boil and stir in the couscous. Immediately remove the pan from the heat, cover it and let it stand until all the liquid is absorbed, about 5 to 10 minutes. Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with the basil, if desired and serve immediately.