posted by Sally BR 03-06-99 4:26 PM
Couscous Tabouli with Raisins
1 cup tomato juice
juice of 3 lemons
1/2 cup olive oil
3 cups couscous
3 large, ripe tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed
1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed
1 large cucumber, peeled
1/2 cup dark raisins
1 small clove garlice, minced
1/2 cup finely minced fresh mint leaves (I used cilantro instead, and it was wonderful!)
2 cups finely minced parsley leaves
Pour tomato juice, lemon juice and olive oil into a medium sized bowl. Whisk together. Add couscous and stir until just combined. Cover and let stand overnight.
Cut tomatoes (seed them first), green and red bell peppers and cucumber in small dice. Place all vegetables in a medium sized bowl. Cover the raisins with warm water and let soak for about 10 minutes, or until they plump up. Add raisins and garlic to bowl of vegetables. Cover bowl and refrigerate overnight.
Next day, add the bowl of vegetables to the couscous along with the cilantro and parsley. Taste for seasoning. Let rest for 2 hours in the refrigerator (or more) to improve flavor.