Portion Size: 3 oz. meat over ½ c. couscous

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
2 1/2 pounds imitation beef strips
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1 large red pepper seeded and cut into thin strips	Wash, trim and cut
1 large green pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips	Wash, trim and cut
1 cup water
1 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons low sodium instant vegan beef bouillon granules
1 ½ cups couscous	May use whole wheat
2 apples	Wash, core and coarsely chop
½ cup chopped unsalted peanuts

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
2	Add peppers and onions. Cook for 5 minutes.
3	Add curry powder. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
4	Add the water, beef, pepper, apple juice, and  bouillon granules.
5	Bring to boil. Stir in couscous and apple.	Cook until internal temperature reaches 145 F degrees for 15 seconds
6	Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
7	To serve, fluff couscous mixture with fork.