Monday, May 17, 2010

BELL PEPPER AND FRESH MOZZARELLA COUSCOUS

2 cups water
1 1/3 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers
1 cup canned artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and chopped
1 cup chopped fresh mozzarella cheese
4 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp extravirgin olive oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
Bunch kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan, and gradually stir in the couscous and salt. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Place the cooked couscous in a medium bowl.

Add bell peppers and the remaining ingredients to couscous; toss gently to combine. Cover and chill.

Serves 4.

Per serving: 407 calories

Cooking Light's "Easy Summer Meals," 2007, pg 50

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