Curried Couscous Pilaf

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Curried Couscous Pilaf

 

3 ounces uncooked couscous

1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive or vegetable oil

1/2 cup each shredded carrot, diced red pepper, and sliced scallions

1/3 cup plus 2 tsps. golden raisins

1/2 cup apple juice, no sugar added

1/2 medium tomato, diced

1 tsp. curry powder

 

In saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups water to a full boil. Remove from heat and stir

in couscous. Cover and let stand, stirring, until water is absorbed, about 5

minutes.

In nonstick skillet heat oil, add carrot, pepper, and scallions and cook over

medium heat, stirring, until carrot is tender, about 2 minutes.

Stir in raisins and apple juice and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to

low, stir in tomato and curry powder and let simmer until flavors blend, about

2 minutes. Stir in couscous. Serves 2.