Mediterranean Couscous

photo by PaulaG

- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1⁄4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1⁄4 cup carrot, finely diced
- 1⁄4 cup red onion, finel diced (optional)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup couscous
directions
- Combine all ingredients EXCEPT couscous in a pot. Bring to a boil uncovered.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in couscous. Let stand 5 minutes, covered.
- Fluff with a fork **Important** or it turns to a brick!
- Can be served hot or chill to make a wonderful salad.
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