Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small carrot

1 small celery stalk

1 small onion

Coarse salt and pepper

1 cup water

1 cup couscous

Preparation

In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add carrot, celery stalk, and onion, all finely chopped; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add water; bring to a boil.

Stir in couscous into vegetable mixture in pan. Remove from heat; cover, and let steam 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Season with salt and pepper.