Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (15 mL) | vegetable oil |
| 1 | onion, chopped |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each | salt and pepper |
| 1 | sweet red pepper, chopped |
| 1 tsp (5 mL) | grated gingerroot |
| (or 1/2 tsp [2 mL] ground ginger) | |
| 1 tsp (5 mL) | grated lime or lemon rind |
| 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) | vegetable stock |
| 1 cup (250 mL) | whole wheat or regular couscous |
| 1/2 cup (125 mL) | chopped cucumber |
| 1/4 cup (50 mL) | peanuts |
| 2 | green onions, chopped |
Directions
- In small saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, salt, pepper, sweet red pepper, gingerroot and grated lime stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable stock bring to boil. Stir in 1 couscous. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Add cucumber, peanuts and green onions; fluff with fork.
Tip: For a unique presentation, pack couscous into 6-oz (175 mL) greased custard cups, ramekins or timbale rounds, then invert onto plates.
Makes 4 servings
Source: The Canadian Living Test Kitchen. For more delicious "Tested Till Perfect" recipes, visit http://www.canadianliving.com