Coucous (Best Ever!)

3 T olive oil
5 scallions, chopped
1-2 garlic clove(s), chopped
1 t ground cumin
1/5 c vegetable stock
1 c couscous
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 c chopped fresh int
1-2 fresh green chili, seeded and finely chopped
2 T lemon juice
toasted pine nuts
salt and pepper to taste
romaine lettuce

1. Heat the oil in a sauce pan. Add the scallions and garlic. Stir in the cumin and cook for 1 minute over medium heat, add the veggie stock and bring to a boil.

2. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the couscous, cover and let stand for 10 minutes until the couscous has swelled and absorbed all the liquid.

3. Stir in the tomatoes, mint, chili, and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Eat warm or wait a while to let the flavors develop.

4. Line a bowl with lettuce leaves and put the couscous over top. Add pine nuts and eat.

- Zanny Perrino