Brussels Sprouts and Couscous

It's Saturday....YAY. Maybe there is going to be a little free time today for cooking up a few new things. Last night for dinner, I had some sauteed brussels sprouts and couscous. I've only tried brussels once, and I thought they were okay. Last Saturday I met a new friend, and she told me a simple way to cook them. So, last night I tried it out and yummy...were they ever so tasty! I only made enough for me, because I knew Tony wouldn't eat them. So, here's the recipe for one serving.

6 brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
2 slices of lemon, for juice
salt and pepper to taste

First, slice the brussels in half and continue slicing them until thinly sliced. I took the very center of them out, since that's where the bitter part is. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non stick skillet and then add the brussels sprouts. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for about 5 min on low/med heat. Uncover after 5 minutes and continue sauteing for a couple more minutes. You may need to add a little water if they start to get too dry. Plate the brussels sprouts once they are ready, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over them and eat up. :o)

I also cooked some couscous last night. While the couscous was cooking, I sauteed about a fourth of a red and green bell pepper (chopped) and a 3 green onions (chopped) in some olive oil. I also chopped up a Roma tomato. Once the couscous was finished, I added it into a bowl and added the sauteed peppers and onions and the tomato. I added a little salt and pepper to taste, and then added some freshly squeezed lemon juice to it. I mixed all that up with a fork. Simple but tasty supper.

~Peace~