Spicy Vegetable Couscous

This can be a meal in itself or a side for chicken, lamb or fish. Either way it's very good.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon  vegetable oil
• 2  green onions, chopped
• 1  sweet red pepper
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  tomatoes, chopped
• 1  zucchini, diced
• 1  cup chickpeas, cooked
• 1  cup boiling water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1  cup couscous

Directions

1. In a medium-size skillet heat the oil.
2. Add green onions, sweet pepper, garlic, tomatoes and zucchini; saute 5 min, stirring.
3. Remove from heat and keep warm.
4. In a medium-size saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients, mix, cover and let stand 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add the first mixture and fluff with a fork.