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Moroccan Vegetable Couscous

couscous has been a staple in north africa for years. it’s becoming popular here, partly because it cooks quickly. from cooking at a glance - vegetables & grains.

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Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • onions
  • green peppers
  • carrots
  • zucchini
  • chicken stock
  • cabbage
  • chopped tomatoes
  • fresh coriander
  • salt
  • ground cardamom
  • caraway seed
  • ground turmeric
  • couscous

Preparation

  1. 1in a medium saucepan heat olive oil
  2. 2cook onion , pepper , carrot , and zucchini in hot oil for 5 minutes
  3. 3stir in stock , cabbage , tomatoes , coriander or parsley , salt , cardamom , caraway , and turmeric
  4. 4bring to boiling
  5. 5reduce heat
  6. 6cover and simmer for 10 minutes
  7. 7uncover
  8. 8stir in couscous
  9. 9remove from heat
  10. 10let stand , covered , for 5 minutes
  11. 11uncover and fluff with a fork
  12. 12meanwhile , for sauce , stir together yogurt or sour cream , mayonnaise , milk , basil , thyme , salt , and pepper