Couscous With Vegetables

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrot and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft, about 4 minutes.

Add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 more minutes. Remove the pan from heat.

Add the couscous to a heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over the couscous. Add the cooked vegetables and mix well. Cover the bowl (use a lid from a pan, foil, or a dinner plate) and let stand until the couscous is soft and the water is absorbed, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the cover from the bowl and gently fluff the couscous with a fork.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot.