Beets with Couscous, Mint, and Almond

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup almonds sliced
• 1 pound beets peeled halved
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 0.3 cup couscous 
• 0.5 teaspoon dijon mustard 
• 2 teaspoons juice of lemon 
• 3 tablespoons mint leaves 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 2 tablespoons shallots minced
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• baking paper
• microwave

Directions

1. Wrap beets in parchment paper. Microwave at HIGH until tender (about 7 minutes).
2. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
4. Bring water to a boil.
5. Add couscous; cover.
6. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
7. Combine shallots, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
8. Add beets and couscous. Top with almonds and mint.