Couscous with Spiced Zucchini and Chickpeas
This is an awesome quick dinner to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup plain couscous
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 1 lb zucchini cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 can of chickpeas drained
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring broth to a boil in a small saucepan, remove from heat and then pour over couscous and let stand, covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and set aside until ready to use.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat and then sauté onion with
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until soft,
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add zucchini and season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and sauté until just tender.
- Add in the Chickpeas.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in coriander, chili powder, cumin, and pepper and cook, stirring well.
- Gently stir the zucchini mixture into couscous.