Mediterranean Couscous Melange

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced carrot
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 bunch scallions or green onions, trimmed and sliced
4 cups hearty vegetable broth
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups couscous

Directions:

Heat oil over medium-high heat in large saucepan. Add carrot and garlic and saute until softened, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add cranberries, peas, scallions, and saute 2 minutes more.
Pour in broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover pan and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff mixture with spoon and serve hot.

Serves 6 to 8