Instructions: 1. If using a red bell pepper, roast it oer the flame of a gas burner or broil it, turning often, for abt 10 mins. or till blackened & blistered.

Place in a paper bag and set aside for 15 mins. Slip the skin off the flesh, remove stalk and seeds and rinse. Dice and set aside.

2. In a med. saucepan, combine 1 1/4C water, then the oil, salt and garlic and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 mins. Fluff the grains with a fork. Remove garlic cloves and stir in red peppers or pimientos. Season with pepper and serve hot.

Serves : 4

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