Arabian Couscous with Pine Nuts and Raisins

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[edit] Description

Pine nuts are among the more notable supposed aphrodisiacs, and this is a delicious way to showcase them. To make it even more sensual, as well as colorful, add some diced avocado.This is very tasty dish that comes together very quickly. Serves 3.

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 tbl margarine
• 1/2 small onion minced
• 1/2 medium carrot diced
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/4 cup dark raisins plumped in hot water 5-10 minutes
• 1/2 cup couscous
• 2 tbl pine nuts toasted
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• salt and pepper To Taste

[edit] Directions

1. Heat butter in a saucepan.
2. Add onion and carrot; saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add stock and raisins, raise heat to high and bring liquid to a boil.
4. Add couscous, stir briefly, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
5. Stir in pine nuts and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.