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Couscous with Spiced Zucchini and Chickpeas

This is an awesome quick dinner to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

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.