ALGERIAN COUSCOUS

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I learned how to make this in France from some Algerian friends. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Provided by PinkCherryBlossom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons tomato puree
3 -4 whole cloves
3 medium zucchini
4 small yellow squash
3/4 large carrot
4 medium yellow potatoes, skins on
1 red bell pepper
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans

Steps:

  • Saute onion in vegetable stock over med. low heat until translucent.
  • Add all spices and cook for a few more minutes, stirring as needed.
  • Add tomato paste, stir and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Cut the vegetables in large chunks and add all (not the beans) and a dash of cinnamon; add water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for an hour or so.
  • (This can cook slowly for 2-3 hours, if desired.).
  • Add the drained garbanzos about 5 minutes before you take the veggies off the heat.
  • Put couscous in a bowl.
  • Pour boiling water over couscous and wait about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork. (Ratio of about 1 1/2:1 of water to couscous.).
  • For added flavor, add some of the liquid from the veggie stew to the couscous in place of some of the water.
  • Serve the stew over the couscous. Enjoy!

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