CARROT COUSCOUS WITH THYME

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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Carrot     Healthy     Vegan     Thyme     Couscous     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 carrot, grated coarse
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves or a pinch of crumbled dried thyme
3/4 cup couscous

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan cook the carrot in the oil over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the lemon juice, the sugar, 1 tablespoon of the water, the thyme, and salt to taste and simmer the mixture, covered, for 1 minute. Add the remaining 1 cup water, bring the liquid to a boil, and stir in the couscous. Cover the pan, remove it from the heat, and let the couscous stand for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork.

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