Couscous Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (Pts or substitute)
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2/3 cups Israeli couscous,
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley,
coarsely chopped

Method:
bring 2-1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in cumin and cayenne pepper, and saute for 1 minute more. Stir in couscous, salt, pepper, and boiling water. Cover and simmer over low heat until tender and water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Add parsley and serve.