Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serves 2 as a side dish.

INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup couscous
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

    DIRECTIONS

    In a saucepan cook onion in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add vinegar and cook 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and stir in couscous, boiling water, and salt and pepper to taste. Let couscous mixture stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in chives.