Veggie Couscous

Ingredients

• 3 cups Boiling Water Or Vegetable Stock
• ½ teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
• ½ teaspoons Ground Cumin
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 3 cups Quick Cooking Couscous
• 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
• 1 whole Small Onion, Finely Chopped
• 1 whole Small Carrot, Finely Chopped
• 1 whole Small Zucchini, Finely Chopped
• ½ whole Sweet Red Pepper, Finely Chopped
• ⅓ cups Currants Or Raisins
• Salt And Pepper
• 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro

Preparation Instructions

In a saucepan or large measuring cup, combine boiling water with the cinnamon, cumin, honey and lemon juice.

Place the couscous in a large pot. Pour the boiling water mixture over top and stir in. Cover tightly for 10 minutes.

In a large skillet, heat the oil on medium heat and add chopped veggies and currants. Cook gently for 5-10 minutes until very tender.

Fluff couscous with a fork and and stir in veggies. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro and serve.

Note: if using quick-cooking whole wheat couscous, use 4 1/2 cups of water or stock.