Algerian Couscous

Time

Prep 15 min · Cook 80 min · 95 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Saute onion in vegetable stock over med. low heat until translucent. Add all spices and cook for a few more minutes, stirring as needed.

2. 2

   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.

   2 min
3. 3

   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.).

   180 min
4. 4

   Add the drained garbanzos about 5 minutes before you take the veggies off the heat. Put couscous in a bowl.

   5 min
5. 5

   Pour boiling water over couscous and wait about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. (Ratio of about 1 1/2:1 of water to couscous.).

   5 min
6. 6

   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.

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