Algerian Couscous Recipe

Name: Algerian Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 cup vegetable stock; 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons tomato puree; 3 -4 whole cloves; 3 medium zucchini; 4 small yellow squash; 3/4 large carrot; 4 medium yellow potatoes, skins on; 1 red bell pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons tomato puree
3 -4 whole cloves
3 medium zucchini
4 small yellow squash
3/4 large carrot
4 medium yellow potatoes, skins on
1 red bell pepper
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans

1
Saute onion in vegetable stock over med. low heat until translucent.
2
Add all spices and cook for a few more minutes, stirring as needed.
3
Add tomato paste, stir and simmer 2 minutes.
4
Cut the vegetables in large chunks and add all (not the beans) and a dash of cinnamon; add water to cover.
5
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for an hour or so.
6
(This can cook slowly for 2-3 hours, if desired.).
7
Add the drained garbanzos about 5 minutes before you take the veggies off the heat.
8
Put couscous in a bowl.
9
Pour boiling water over couscous and wait about 5 minutes.
10
Fluff with fork. (Ratio of about 1 1/2:1 of water to couscous.).
11
For added flavor, add some of the liquid from the veggie stew to the couscous in place of some of the water.
12
Serve the stew over the couscous. Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1/2 cup vegetable stock, and more.

Yes, Algerian Couscous falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Algerian Couscous

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