Basil and Red Pepper Tabbouleh

• 1 cup whole wheat couscous
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
• 2 shallots, finely diced
• 3 -4 tablespoons basil, chopped
• 12 teaspoon thyme leaves, fresh
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (any fancy vinegar you have on hand)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt, to taste
• hot sauce, to taste

1. Combine the first four ingredients in a microwavable dish, stir well, cover, and microwave for 3 and 1/2 minutes on HIGH.
2. Uncover and fluff well with a fork.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients, adding salt and hot sauce to taste.
4. Taste and adjust seasonings.
5. Serve right away or refrigerate.

whole wheat couscous, butter, salt, water, red pepper, shallots, basil, thyme, lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, hot sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/basil-and-red-pepper-tabbouleh-383893 (may not work)