Sunday, July 20, 2008

Recipe: Tomato Couscous with Capers



[INGREDIENTS]

*Diced tomatoes (1 14oz can)
*Olive Oil (2 tbsp)
*Dried Oregano (1 tsp)
*Whole Wheat Couscous (1 1/2 cups uncooked)
*Ground Cloves (1/4 tsp)
*Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp)
*Salt (1/2 tsp)
*Small Capers (2 tbsp drained)


[STEP 1]
Strain the juice from the tomatoes into a bowl until you have 1 1/2 cups of juice. (If you can't squeeze out enough, add some water or veggie broth)

[STEP 2]
Coarsely chop strained tomatoes and set aside.

[STEP 3]
Combine the tomato juice, olive oil and oregano in a large saucepan at medium-high heat until boiling.

[STEP 4]
Stream in couscous continuously while stirring. Remove from heat.

[STEP 5]
Swiftly stir in cloves, cayenne and salt. Cover and let absorb liquid for 5 minutes.

[STEP 6]
Stir in the capers and diced tomatoes, cover for a few more minutes, and enjoy!

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