Mediterranean Couscous By Dr Andrew Weil

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 2/3 cup whole wheat couscous
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 fresh italian tomato, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 pour the boiling water over the couscous in a mixing bowl. stir, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
• 2 fluff the couscous with a fork, stir in the olive oil, then add the other ingredients.
• 3 add salt and pepper to taste.
• 4 serve at room temperature.