Couscous

Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would eat couscous.  I never even really knew what it was... until today.

With Chef Michael at the helm, and me taking notes, he created a delicious creation that I can (and will) eat again and again.

Ingriedients:

• 1 box of Parmesan Couscous
• 2 whole carrots
• Peas (frozen)
• Corn (frozen)

Here are the steps...

Take your carrots and...

1. Peel
2. Cut into thirds
3. Bring some water to a boil (enough water that will cover the carrots)
4.  Put carrots in the boiling water and bring it back to a boil
5. Turn off stove
6. Let sit for a minute, then drain
7. Place carrots in a bowl of ice water
8. Set aside

Next, start making the Couscous.  Follow the directions on the box.  About half way through, add in 1/2 cup of corn.  Allow to finish cooking.

Next take the carrots out of the ice water and put on a flat surface. Cut them right down the middle (length wise) and make them into cubes to fill 1/2 of a one cup measuring cup.  Fill the other half of the measuring cup with peas.  (Refrigerate the remaining carrots to eat as a snack later.)

By then, the couscous should be finished cooking.  Remove from heat and add the peas & carrots.  Let it sit for a bit while the Couscous cools and warms up the peas.

Use as a meal or as a side dish with chicken or turkey breast.

This will keep in the fridge for 24-36 hours.

My thoughts.... this dish was delicious!! It may be bland to some, but my diet is supposed to be bland so it's perfect for me.  It looked easy to make and I look forward to trying to cook it on my own.

Me and couscous?  Who knew?!

Jill