Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

　　3/4 cup water

　　1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

　　1 teaspoon vegetable oil

　　1/2 cup couscous

　　2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

　　In a small saucepan bring the water to a boil, stir in the zest, the oil, the couscous, and salt and pepper to taste, and let the mixture stand, covered, off the heat for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the chives.