Friday, March 23, 2012

couscous with grilled pineapple + red pepper

This couscous with grilled pineapple, red pepper, green onion and pine nuts is a beautifully colorful light dish that's perfect for summer. Add Quorn faux chicken for added protein, if desired. 


 You'll Need:
Couscous- non-flavored, 1 box or 1/3 cup dry
Fresh Pineapple- 1 cup, sliced
Red Pepper- 1, chopped
Green Onion- 1/4 cup, chopped
Pine Nuts- 2 tbsp.
Olive Oil- 1 tbsp. 
Salt & Pepper- to taste


Bring water to boil and add couscous. Cover & cook according to package directions. 


Combine pineapple and red pepper  in a bowl with olive oil or melted butter and season with kosher/sea salt and pepper.  Place on a sheet of tin foil and put on grill.


Grill vegetables for about 5 minutes then add pine nuts. Cook 5 more minutes or until everything looks cooked and has grill marks. 

Add green onions and butter in to cooked couscous and mix. Season with salt &pepper. Add grilled vegetables.

Add your own flavor with things like red pepper flakes or parsley.

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