North African Couscous

Submitted by CaliforniaJan

"This is a hearty couscous recipe that is exotically spiced. Serve it with lamb for an African supper."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups couscous
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, cubed
• 1 large green pepper, cubed
• 1 large zucchini, cubed
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 14 ounces chickpeas
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chili paste or 1 tablespoon harissa
• 1⁄2 tablespoon paprika
• 1⁄2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt and pepper

directions

1. Saute onion in olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add tomato paste, chickpeas, and 1 cup of water, and allow to boil for 15 minutes.
3. To cook vegetables, steam, sauce or boil until they are tender.
4. To prepare couscous, add it to one cup of the tomato sauce and one cup of water and steam until it is cooked.
5. To serve, place the couscous in a large bowl, pour any remaining sauce over it, and arrange vegetables on top.