Spicy Vegetable Couscous

By Bostoncook

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Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1 cup couscous

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium-size skillet heat the oil. Add green onions, sweet pepper, garlic, tomatoes and zucchini; saute 5 min, stirring.
Remove from heat and keep warm.

2. 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.

Notes: Good and easy. David liked it more than I did. Worth repeating for an easy nutritious meal.