Arabian Couscous with Pine Nuts and Raisins

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.

Ingredients

 * 1 tbsp margarine
 * ½ small onion minced
 * ½ medium carrot diced
 * 1 cup chicken stock
 * ¼ cup dark raisins plumped in hot water 5 – 10 minutes
 * ½ cup couscous
 * 2 tbsp pine nuts toasted
 * juice of ½ lemon
 * salt and pepper to taste

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.
 * 5) Let stand 5 minutes.
 * 6) Stir in pine nuts and lemon juice.
 * 7) Season with salt and pepper.