Arabian Couscous with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Description
This recipe is for 3 serves.

Ingredients

 * 1	tbl	Margarine Note 1
 * 1/2	sm	onion minced
 * 1/2	med	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) Note 1: Original recipe used unsalted butter
 * 2) Heat butter in a saucepan.
 * 3) Add Onion and carrot; saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
 * 4) Add stock and Raisins, raise heat to high and bring liquid to a boil.
 * 5) Add couscous, stir briefly, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
 * 6) Stir in pine nuts and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
 * 7) Description:"pine nuts are among the more notable supposed aphrodisiacs, and this is a delicious way to showcase them.
 * 8) To make it even more sensual, as well as colorful, add some diced avocado."
 * 9) This was very tasty. It goes together very quickly.