Carrot Couscous

 
This recipe is a bit bland but can be easily spiced up with some salt, white pepper or whatever your spice of choice is. The real draw of this dish is the visual presentation. It is a nearly neon orange couscous with bright green chives sprinkled across the top. It could also easily be modified to include some cooked carrots or any number of ingredients.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup carrot juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup uncooked couscous
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Preparation

1. Bring first 4 ingredients to a simmer over medium-high heat; gradually stir in couscous. 
2. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. 
3. Drizzle with oil; fluff with a fork. 
4. Sprinkle with chives; toss to combine. 

Recipe from cookinglight.com; photo from veganchronicle.blogspot.com