Emeril's Couscous

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup small diced red onion or shallots
1/2 cup small diced carrot
1/2 cup currants
1 (10-ounce) package couscous
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Set a 1-quart saucepan over high heat and add the water, red onions, carrots and currants. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. While the water boils, combine the remaining ingredients except the mint in a medium heat-proof bowl. Pour the water over the couscous in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to steam for 5 minutes, remove the plastic, add the mint and fluff with a fork. Serve hot.