Toasted Pine Nut And Parmesan Couscous

• Cousous
• 1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• Topping
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Add couscous, butter and salt.
3. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
4. Topping: Heat the oil in a shallow pan.
5. Cook"topping" ingredients except parmesan until the garlic becomes golden.
6. Mix the warm topping with the couscous.
7. Toss with parmesan cheese.
8. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/toasted-pine-nut-and-parmesan-couscous-48104 (may not work)