Vegetable Couscous

Ingredients

• 2 c. whole wheat couscous
• 1 large onion, cut in half and sliced thin
• 1 (16 oz.) tomatoes, chopped (with liquid included)
• large carrots, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 medium turnip, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds (optional)
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric
• 2 tsp. dark honey
• 1/2 lb. zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/4 c. raisins
• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 4 c. boiling water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large stalks celery, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. paprika
• cayenne to taste
• 1/2 c. sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/4 c. chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh mint or parsley