Curried Couscous Pilaf - serves 2

Preparation - 20 minutes

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 tsp 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.