Couscous

By jennyburkholder

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup small diced red onion or shallots
• 1/2 cup small diced carrot
• 1/2 cup currants
• 1 (10-ounce) package couscous
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Set a 1-quart saucepan over high heat and add the water, red onions, carrots and currants. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. While the water boils, combine the remaining ingredients except the mint in a medium heat-proof bowl. Pour the water over the couscous in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to steam for 5 minutes, remove the plastic, add the mint and fluff with a fork. Serve hot.