Grilled pork skewers with couscous - martha s

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonDijon mustard
1teaspoonHoney
Juice of 1 lemon
1tablespoonFresh thyme (about 4 sprigs), plus more for garnish
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2½tablespoonOlive oil, plus more to brush on grill
2Cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1¼poundsPork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
½mediumRed onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
½eachSmall zucchini and yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1eachRed and yellow pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch dice
1cupDry couscous
1cupBoiling water

Directions

1. Mix first 4 ingredients, salt, pepper, 1 T oil, and half the garlic in a large bowl. Add pork; cover; let stand for at least ½ hour.

2. Heat remaining oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add remaining garlic and the onion. Cook until translucent, about 4 minutes; add vegetables, raise heat, and cook until just soft, about 5 minutes more. Add couscous and water; stir well. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Heat grill; brush with oil. Thread pork on skewers; season with salt and pepper. Grill on each side until done. Serve over couscous.

Martha Stewart Living/August/94 Scanned & fixed by Di Pahl