Categories: Asian

Ingredients

• 1 lb snow peas, trimmed
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
• 5-7 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 1 medium-sized red onion, chopped
• 1-2 jalapeno chilies, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 3/4 cups couscous
• 3 1/2 cups boiling water, divided
• 1 packed cup basil
• 1 packed cup mint
• 1 packed cup cilantro
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Place the snow peas, pepper, onions, chilies, garlic, and couscous in a large bowl; toss to blend.

2. Pour 3 cups of the boiling water over the couscous mixture, cover tightly and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

3. Add the remaining 1/2 cup boiling water and all the remaining ingredients to the couscous; toss together, cover, and let stand for at least 30 minutes.

4. Season with salt and pepper.

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