Tomato Couscous

Directions

1. 1
   In small bowl, cover sun-dried tomatoes with hot water.
2. 2
   Let stand.
3. 3
   Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling on high.
4. 4
   Fill large bowl with ice and water.
5. 5
   Add green beans to boiling water.
6. 6
   Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; transfer to ice water.
7. 7
   When cool, drain well.
8. 8
   Cut into 1-inch pieces.
9. 9
   Cook couscous as label directs.
10. 10
    Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
11. 11
    Meanwhile, cut grape tomatoes in half and chop olives and parsley.
12. 12
    Into large bowl, from lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel; squeeze 2 tablespoons juice.
13. 13
    Stir in vinegar, oil, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper.
14. 14
    Drain sun-dried tomatoes well; stir into mixture.
15. 15
    Add beans, couscous, grape tomatoes, olives, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper.
16. 16
    Stir until well mixed.