Peanut Stew with Banana and Couscous

A "gold star" recipe said my husband!

• 12 oz. banana nectar or substitute any other fruit nectar (I used a 12 oz nectar called Caribbean Cooler)
• 1-1/4 cup unflavored soy milk
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion (about the size of a tennis ball)
• 20 oz can of crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
• 1 very ripe banana, mashed
• 10 - 12 oz frozen spinach or other greens, thawed
• 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (1/8 tsp. was hardly noticeable in the final dish)
• 12 oz. package of couscous (I used Whole Wheat Couscous by Fantastic Foods)
• Garnish - chopped fresh cilantro and/or mint, chopped fresh tomato,
  and fresh lime wedges

Directions:

Using a large non-stick pan, heat olive oil. Add onions and cook over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and heat for an additional 4-5 minutes until onion is soft. Do not let onions burn, adding additional water 1 Tbsp at a time if necessary.

Add undrained pineapple, mashed banana, peanut butter and red pepper flakes to the onion. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes. Add in spinach and stir until well mixed. Simmer for 2-3 minutes (do not overcook greens).

Meanwhile, bring milk/nectar mixture to a boil in a 2-3 quart saucepan. Add couscous and stir. Cover and remove from heat, letting stand about 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

To serve, spoon couscous onto a plate and top with spinach mixture. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and chopped tomatoes. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze onto the mixture.

This is a complete and filling meal all by itself. Serve with some fresh seasonal fruit for dessert.