Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into small chunks
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into small pieces
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rings
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes with juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Method

  • In a large Dutch oven or high-sided skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add potatoes, squash, onions, and carrots.
  • Stir frequently for about 10 minutes until onions are golden brown.
  • Add beans, raisins, tomatoes, cumin, cinnamon, salt, 1 cup of broth, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce to simmer and continue cooking for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender when pierced with fork.
  • Meanwhile prepare couscous as directed on package, using broth instead of water.
  • Stir cilantro into stew and adjust seasoning with salt if desired.
  • Serve over warm couscous.