Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serves 2.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cuminseed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup couscous
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallion
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

    DIRECTIONS

    In a small saucepan combine 3/4 cup water, the oil, the cuminseed, and the salt and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the couscous and let the mixture stand, covered, off the heat for 5 minutes. Fluff the mixture with a fork and stir in the scallion, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.