Red Couscous

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/8 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/8 cup red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup couscous, grande
• 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 3/4 cup beet juice (or any other vibrantly-colored vegetable juice easily found at your grocery store if you don't have)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 dash pepper

Recipe

• 1 saute the onion in olive oil until it begins to soften, about two minutes; add the couscous, apple juice, beet juice and seasonings; mix well and bring to a boil.
• 2 reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover the pot; steam for about 30-35 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is a bright red.