Couscous with Cuminseed and Scallion

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cuminseed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup couscous
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallion
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan combine 3/4 cup water, the oil, the cuminseed, and the salt and bring the mixture to a boil.
2. Stir in the couscous and let the mixture stand, covered, off the heat for 5 minutes.
3. Fluff the mixture with a fork and stir in the scallion, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.