Israeli Couscous and Kale Salad

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

Basil, fresh

1/2

Bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup), red or orange

1/4

Cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup), medium

Garlic cloves, minced (about 1 teaspoon), small

1/2

bunch Kale

1/2

Onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup), small

1/4 cup

Parsley, fresh

2 tbsp

Raisins or currants

Scallions

1/2

Tomato, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup), medium

3 tbsp

Lime juice, fresh

1 cup

Israeli couscous, whole wheat

1/2 tsp

Curry powder

1/4 tsp

Paprika, sweet or mild

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup

Vegetable stock or no-oil

1/4 tsp

Cumin, ground

2 tbsp

Pine nuts, toasted