Asparagus and Apple Couscous

Couscous is quick and flexible.  What savory and sweet tidbits do you have hanging around the kitchen that you could throw in?  Most any would work, especially for something quick after work!
1 cup water
1 cup couscous
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 apple, peeled, cored and diced
1/4 golden raisins
1 jalapeño pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

Bring the water to a boil in a small pot. Add the oil, couscous and salt. Stir well, cover and remove from heat.

Cut 2 inches of each spear off and reserve. Dice the remaining stalks.

Sauté the onion for about 5 minutes in a bit of olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the asparagus, apple, raisins and pepper. Cook until the asparagus is just crisp tender, about another 5 minutes.

Place reserved asparagus tips in a bowl with a tablespoon water. Stir to wet all the spears. Microwave for 1-1/2 minutes. Drain

By this time, the couscous should be done. Fluff the couscous with a fork and tip into the veggie mixture. Toss to mix well. Tip into a serving bowl and top with the reserved asparagus tips.

Serves 4 as a side dish.