COUSCOUS PILAF OR SALAD
1 cup couscous
1 1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 Tbsp. margarine
or butter
1 - 2 cups chopped veggies
( peppers, onions, carrots,
celery, water chestnuts,
scallions, broccoli,
cauliflower, zucchini, etc. )
salad dressing of choice,
optional
garlic powder, seasoned salt
parsley, basil, mint
Heat
water to boiling; remove from heat. Add salt,
margarine, and couscous, and stir. Cover, and let
stand for 5 minutes.
For
cold salad:
Mix in chopped raw vegies, seasonings, and salad
dressing to taste ( Italian is good ).
For
hot pilaf:
Saute vegies in butter until tender. Mix into cous-
cous, and season to taste ( omit salad dressing ).
Makes
4-5 cups, about 4-6 servings.
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