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Vegetable Couscous with Chick-Peas (Adapted from Great Grains-Simon+Schuster)

Vegetable Couscous with Chick-Peas (Adapted from Great Grains-Simon+Schuster) is built on Water, Quick Cooking Couscous, Olive Oil, Paprika, and Cumin. Serves 6. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 4 cup
• 2 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1
• 2
• 1/2
• 1/2
• 1
• 1
• 1 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Couscous.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Fluff the grains of couscous with a fork and let cool.

4. 4

   In a skillet heat the oil (stock), add the spices and cook for one minute, stirring frequently.

5. 5

   Add the onion, garlic and peppers.

6. 6

   Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in the zucchini and tomato. Cook until slightly softened, about 3 min.

8. 8

   Add the chick-peas and cook 2 minutes longer, until heated through. Mound the couscous on a large platter and top with cooked vegetables.