Garlicky-couscous with roasted peppers
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | small | Red bell pepper -or- |
| 1 | Jar (6 oz) roasted red peppers or pimientos, drained & diced | |
| 1 | teaspoon | Olive oil |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 2 | larges | Cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed |
| 1 | cup | Couscous |
| Freshly ground black pepper | ||
Directions
1. If using a red bell pepper, roast it oer the flame of a gas burner or broil it, turning often, for abt 10 mins. or till blackened & blistered.
Place in a paper bag and set aside for 15 mins. Slip the skin off the flesh, remove stalk and seeds and rinse. Dice and set aside.
2. In a med. saucepan, combine 1 1/4C water, then the oil, salt and garlic and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 mins. Fluff the grains with a fork. Remove garlic cloves and stir in red peppers or pimientos. Season with pepper and serve hot.
Serves : 4
Posted to rec.food.recipes by al601@... (Frank Laberge) on 1994r, .