RECIPE from VegWeb: Couscous with Tomato and Basil

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Hi everyone! Just posting a recipe that sounded real good, I love

couscous and will probably try this out sometime this coming week!

 

In peace,

darquesal

 

From Lauryn

 

Couscous with Tomato and Basil

 

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

 

2 teaspoon vegetable or olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoon dried basil *or* 1/2 cup chopped fresh

1 1/4 cup water or vegetable stock

1 cup couscous

1 cup finely chopped tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped parsley

salt and pepper

Directions:

This is a very easy recipe...and it's sooo yummy!

 

1) In a nonstick saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic for

2 minutes or until softened.

 

2) Add basil (if using dried) and water; bring to a boil. Stir in

couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff

with a fork. Stir in tomatoes, basil (if using fresh), and salt and

pepper to taste.

 

This recipe can also be made ahead and kept refrigerated for up to a

day.

 

Serves: 4

 

Preparation time: approx. 20 min.