Basil And Red Pepper Tabbouleh

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup whole wheat couscous
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
• 2 shallots, finely diced
• 3 -4 tablespoons basil, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, fresh
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (any fancy vinegar you have on hand)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt, to taste
• hot sauce, to taste

Recipe

• 1 combine the first four ingredients in a microwavable dish, stir well, cover, and microwave for 3 and 1/2 minutes on high. uncover and fluff well with a fork.
• 2 stir in remaining ingredients, adding salt and hot sauce to taste. taste and adjust seasonings.
• 3 serve right away or refrigerate.