Couscous With Red Peppers

Name: Couscous With Red Peppers
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium-size sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped into small pieces; 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup water; 1 cup quick-cooking couscous; 4 tablespoons chopped parsley

By Pierre Franey

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(30)
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Featured in: 60-Minute Gourmet

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

2tablespoons olive oil
1medium-size sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped into small pieces
4tablespoons finely chopped onion
1teaspoon finely chopped garlic
¼teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1cup water
1cup quick-cooking couscous
4tablespoons chopped parsley

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Preparation

Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a saucepan. Add the red pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until wilted, but do not brown.
Step 2
Add the lemon juice and water and bring to a boil. Add the couscous and blend well. Cover tightly and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the remaining oil and parsley. Stir with a fork to blend and separate the grains. Serve immediately.