WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS

Tri-color pearl couscous is delightfully nutty, chewy balls of toasted wheat flour. Whole wheat couscous is more nutritious that the regular variety. This versatile alternative to pasta or rice. beautiful red and green colors come from real tomato and spinach. Couscous makes for a quick, healthy side dish that becomes fluffy when cooked, but is chewy and firm in texture. Nutritionally, couscous contains some calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc, as well as some of the B vitamins and vitamin E.

Whole wheat couscous makes for the ultimate couscous dish. Your favorite soups, salads, casseroles, veggies, meat, chicken, fish, etc. Preparation is fast and easy. INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/4 chicken broth or water.

• 3/4 diced red bell pepper.

• 3/4 diced green bell pepper.

• 2 teaspoons zaytun brand extra virgin olive oil.

• 1/4 red onion.

• 3 green onions chopped.

• 1 G.C brand pearl couscous (maftoul).

• 1/2 chopped cilantro.

• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes optional.

• 1/2 (15.5oz. Can) golden brand chickpeas (drained).

• 1/2 teaspoon Salt.

• Bring water to a boil.

• Add pearl couscous.

• 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil.

• 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

• Simmer for about 10 to 12 mint or until tender to bite.

• Turn off the heat when almost all of the water is absorbed.

• Cover with the lid and let it rest until all liquid is absorbed.

• Gets cold mix cooked couscous with chickpeas peppers, onions, green onion, cilantro, and hot pepper flakes.

• 1 teaspoon honey (bonjour).

• Juice of 1 large lime.

• 3 teaspoon extra virgin (zaytun) olive oil.

• Salt and pepper to taste.