Toasted Pine Nut And Parmesan Couscous - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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