Spicy Couscous

A spicy side dish, or main course. Very good!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (5 ounce) package couscous
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  zucchini, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
• 1  cup carrot, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  coriander
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper
• 1  clove garlic, crushed
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 1  can garbanzo beans, drained
• 4  teaspoons water
• 1⁄4 cup  pimento stuffed olive, drained and chopped
•  parsley (to garnish)

Directions

1. Prepare couscous according to the package directions, adding raisins to the cooking water.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté zucchini and carrots until tender.
3. Add coriander, cayenne pepper and garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the garbanzo beans, water and olives and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Add couscous and toss to mix.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve.