HONEY-GLAZED TOFU ON COUSCOUS

Cracked black pepper-a coarser grind of the kitchen staple-lends a lightly spicy flavor without the bite of fresh chiles.
Ingredients:
For Honey-Glazed Tofu:
10oz extra-firm tofu
2 tsp cracked black pepper
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey

For Couscous:
2 cups vegetable broth(or substitute with water)
2 medium carrots,chopped
1 cup edamane
1/2 cup green peas
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
2 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups Couscous
1/4 cup chopped Pine nuts(or substitute with your favorite nuts)

Method:
1.To make Honey-Glazed Tofu:
Place tofu between two plates and set heavy pot on top.Drain for about 10 minutes,and pat dry.Cut tofu into 3/8-inch thick slices.Combine pepper,thyme,and salt in a small bowl.Coat tofu slices with pepper mixture, and set aside.
2.To make Couscous:
Bring broth,carrots,edamames,green peas,olive oil and salt to a boil in covered saucepan.Remove from heat,stir in couscous and cover.Let steam 5 minutes,then fluff with fork.
3.Meanwhile,heat oil and honey in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling.Place tofu in pan and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook 3 minutes more,spooning thickening sauce over tofu.
4.To serve:Stir pinenuts into couscous.Spoon onto plates and top with Honey-Glazed Tofu.

VEGGIE COUS COUS

Ingredients:
1 cup couscous
1 cup vegetable stock
1 red onion,cut lengthwise
1 zucchini,cut lengthwise
1 carrot,cut lengthwise
1 small squash,cut lengthwise
1 tbsp garlic,crushed
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 lemon, zest
few chopped parsley,for garnish
oil
salt

Recipe:
1.Heat oil in a pan and add onion.Cook until golden brown and add garlic.
2.Add all the vegetables and cook under medium flame.
3.Add soy sauce,balsamic vinegar,cayenne pepper,black pepper.
4.Set pan on medium heat and bring mixture to boil.
5.Stir in couscous,remove from heat and keep the lid closed. Let it stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
6.Garnish it with parsley and lemon zest.