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	tbl	margarine
 * 1/2	small	onion minced
 * 1/2	medium	carrot diced
 * 1	cup	chicken stock
 * 1/4	cup	dark raisins plumped in hot water 5-10 minutes
 * 1/2	cup	couscous
 * 2	tbl	pine nuts toasted
 * Juice of 1/2 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. Let stand 5 minutes.
 * 5) Stir in pine nuts and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.