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put the cous cous in a bowl.
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saute the onion in the olive oil till transparent, then add the water and salt.
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When it boils, pour it over the cous cous and let it stand for about four minutes, then fluff with a fork, adding in the cracked pepper and the butter.
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put the prepared cous cous in a pasta bowl, heaping it a little in the center.
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The next part is up to you!
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I put a variety of ingredients in lttle piles on top of the cous cous, around the edges of the bowl.
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I arrange them making sure that it looks pretty and colorful, and I add whatever I find in the pantry that will taste and look good.
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The list of ingredients above are just for example.
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You can use any colorful flavorful ingredients for this step.
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It is good to use some strong flavors (feta cheese is better than a mild cheese, for example.
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Green olives, capers and arugula add a nice kick).
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I also typically use hearts of palm since they are common here, left over cold green beans, peas, canned mussels, canned corn, and left over grilled veggies.
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When you serve it, each person takes the cous cous and whatever toppings they like, which makes it good for picky eaters, too.
