2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 can (14-1/4oz) chicken or vegetable broth
3 small new potatoes, quartered
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 sm zucchini, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 can (150z) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 pkg (10 oz) couscous
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup chopped parsley or mint
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion and carrots; cook 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, ginger and cayenne pepper; cook 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.
Add broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir in tomato, zucchini and chickpeas. Cover; continue to simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Meanwhile, place couscous in 8x8x2 inch glass baking dish. Stir in cinnamon and salt. Pour water over couscous; cover with foil. Let stand 8-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork. Serve vegetables over couscous. Sprinkle with parsley.