Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
Mix 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 lemon juiced and 1/2 tspn fresh ground black pepper and set aside.
Measure 1 cup uncooked couscous and pour into a medium bowl.
Add finely diced 1/3 red bell pepper and 1/3 green bell pepper to couscous.
Measure 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock in a 2 cup measure cup and add 3/4 cup raisins to the chicken stock. Cover with cling wrap and Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until the chicken stock comes to a boil. Allow raisins to steep for a couple of minutes, then add the stock and the raisins to the couscous.
Cover bowl with cling wrap and allow to steam, for at least 5 minutes. Remove cling wrap and fluff couscous with a fork until it light and fluffy, tossing the raisins and peppers until well blended.
Drizzle dressing over couscous, mix, taste, then drizzle a bit more or to your liking.
