Red Couscous

There will be no falling asleep at dinner with this on your plate! Something different from Miraval Resort & Spa chef Cary Neff.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄8 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄8 cup red onion, diced
• 1⁄2 cup couscous, grande
• 1⁄4 cup  unsweetened apple juice
• 3⁄4 cup  beet juice (or any other vibrantly-colored vegetable juice easily found at your grocery store if you don't have)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1  dash white pepper

Directions

1. Saute the onion in olive oil until it begins to soften, about two minutes; add the couscous, apple juice, beet juice and seasonings; mix well and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover the pot; steam for about 30-35 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is a bright red.