Veghead Couscous Pilaf
Ingredients:
- 1 cup couscous
- ½ cup crumbled dried mushrooms
- ½ cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (air dried)
- 2 tsp lower sodium vegetable bouillon
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Instructions:
At home pack everything in a quart freezer or sandwich bag, depending on method used.
FBC method:
Add 2 cups near boiling water to the bag. Stir well, seal tightly and put in a cozy for 10 minutes. Fluff up.
Insulated mug method:
Add the dry ingredients to a large mug along with 2 cups boiling water. Stir well, cover tightly and let sit for 10 minutes.
One pot method:
Bring two cups water to a boil, turn off your stove. Add in the dry ingredients, stirring well. Cover tightly and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff up. In cool weather use a pot cozy.
On all methods: Add salt to taste as desired.
Serves 2.
Notes:
For longer trips drizzle in a packet of extra virgin olive oil with the water.
Weight of dry recipe is 8.6 ounces.