Jim's Spicy Couscous

Description

Here's a great way to spice up your couscous the Moroccan way! (I don't know who "Jim" is, but it's not me.) Serves about six.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup chick peas (aka Garbanzo beans)
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. curry powder
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 2 tbsp. parsley, fresh
• 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ginger, freshly ground
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup boiling water

Preparation

• Get a medium-size skillet or wok.
• Get a medium-size saucepan.

Directions

• Saute the green onions, red pepper, tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, and chick peas in the oil for about five minutes.
• Remove from heat, but keep warm.
• Mix the salt, curry powder, cumin, parsley, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, and couscous in the saucepan.
• Add the cup of boiling water.
• Mix and let stand about five minutes.
• Add the first mixture and fluff with a fork.

Source

Forwarded to me by our good friend Laurie Jackman. Can be found on the Internet in various forms; one is at astray recipes.