Couscous with Carrots and Cilantro

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 carrot
• coarsely grated
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves
• finely chopped
• plus small sprigs for garnish
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2. Stir in couscous, carrot, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover pan, and remove from heat.
3. Let stand 5 minutes.
4. Fluff couscous with a fork.
5. Gently stir in chopped cilantro and oil; season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve, garnished with cilantro sprigs.