Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 med carrot thin sliced
  • 1 med parsnip thin sliced
  • 1 med yellow squash 3/4 in pieces
  • 1 med zucchini 3/4 in pieces
  • 1 med onion finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp carroway seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups raw couscous
  • 2 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup diced dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup almonds chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Method

  • In large deep skillet heat oil. Add carrot and parsnip. Cook over high-heat, stir frequently until light brown and crisp and tender, 5 min. Add yellow squash, zucchini, onion, garlic, season w/ salt and pepper. Cook stirring often till lightly browned in spots, 5 min. Stir in cumin, paprika, carraway seeds and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted, about 2 min. Stir in stock and apricots and season with salt and pepper. Let stand off heat until couscous is tender and liquid absorbed, 5 min