Spicy Couscous

Name: Spicy Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) package couscous; 1/4 cup raisins; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 zucchini, cut in 1/2 inch pieces; 1 cup carrot, grated; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 3/4 teaspoon cumin; 1 can garbanzo beans, drained; 4 teaspoons water; 1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, drained and chopped; parsley (to garnish)

Submitted by Miss Annie

"A spicy side dish, or main course. Very good!"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 (5 ounce) package couscous
¹⁄₄ cup raisins
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 zucchini, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup carrot, grated
¹⁄₂ teaspoon coriander
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed
³⁄₄ teaspoon cumin
1 can garbanzo beans, drained
4 teaspoons water
¹⁄₄ cup pimento stuffed olive, drained and chopped
parsley (to garnish)

directions

Prepare couscous according to the package directions, adding raisins to the cooking water.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté zucchini and carrots until tender.
Add coriander, cayenne pepper and garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
Add the garbanzo beans, water and olives and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add couscous and toss to mix.
Garnish with parsley and serve.

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Reviews

I used golden raisins instead and nearly doubled the spices. I LOVE this! It's good hot or cold. It is so easy, too. Thank you for the recipe!

Ashley L.