Veggie Couscous

14 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Boiling Water Or Vegetable Stock
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 3 cups Quick Cooking Couscous
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Small Onion, Finely Chopped
  • 1 whole Small Carrot, Finely Chopped
  • 1 whole Small Zucchini, Finely Chopped
  • 1/2 whole Sweet Red Pepper, Finely Chopped
  • 1/3 cups Currants Or Raisins
  • Salt And Pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro

Directions

  1. 1
    In a saucepan or large measuring cup, combine boiling water with the cinnamon, cumin, honey and lemon juice.
  2. 2
    Place the couscous in a large pot. Pour the boiling water mixture over top and stir in. Cover tightly for 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium heat and add chopped veggies and currants. Cook gently for 5-10 minutes until very tender.
  4. 4
    Fluff couscous with a fork and and stir in veggies. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro and serve.
  5. 5
    Note: if using quick-cooking whole wheat couscous, use 4 1/2 cups of water or stock.

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