Veggie-Bean Stew with Couscous

Main Dishes, Soups

Ingredients

A

1/4 C oil

1 large onion, chopped

B

1tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

C

1 large (or 2 medium) sweet potatoes

D

1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes (or 3-4 large fresh, chopped)

1/4 C water

1T lemon juice

2 saffron threads

2 cans garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained

E

1 zucchini, chopped

2 sweet red bell peppers, chopped

F

salt to taste

1/2 of the Hot Pepper Sauce below

4C couscous, cooked

**Hot Pepper Sauce**

3/4C olive oil

1tsp ground cayenne pepper

3tsp ground cumin

4-5 large cloves garlic, minced

3/4 tsp salt

Directions

Heat oil & saute A until golden; add B & saute until fragrant; add C & cook about 5 mins.

Add D and simmer, about 15 mins.

Add E and simmer until just done, about 5 mins.

Season with F.

Serve over cooked couscous and the rest of the Hot Pepper Sauce on the side for drizzling to taste.

**Hot Pepper Sauce**

Combine all ingredients and summer about 5 minutes until well blended and salt is dissolved; do not let garlic brown.