Mediterranean Couscous - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup carrot, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finel diced (optional)
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup couscous

Preparation

Combine all ingredients EXCEPT couscous in a pot. Bring to a boil uncovered.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in couscous. Let stand 5 minutes, covered.
Fluff with a fork **Important** or it turns to a brick!
Can be served hot or chill to make a wonderful salad.