Ingredients

1 1/2 C water

2 T olive oil or unsalted butter

Salt

1 C quick cooking couscous

1/3 C chopped mixed dried fruit

1/4 c chopped fresh mint, flat leaf parsley, or cilantro or a combination of these

3 T pine nuts, toasted

Preparation

  1. Boil water, oil (or butter) and 1/2 t salt. Turn off heat and stir in the couscous and dried fruit.
  2. Cover and allow water to be absorbed (about 15 minutes).
  3. Fluff couscous and stir in herbs and pine nuts. Serve hot or warm.