fl pound snow peas, trimmed

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped

1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped

5–7 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced

1 medium-sized red onion, chopped

1–2 jalapeño chilies, seeded and finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

2¾ cups couscous

3½ cups boiling water, divided

1 packed cup basil

1 packed cup mint

1 packed cup cilantro

½ cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons lime juice

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• Place the snow peas, peppers, onions, chilies, garlic, and couscous in a large bowl; toss to blend.

• Pour 3 cups of the boiling water over the couscous mixture, cover tightly, and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

• Add the remaining fi cup boiling water and all the remaining ingredients to the couscous; toss together, cover, and let stand for at least 30 more minutes.

• Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.