Spicy Couscous

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 small tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup couscous
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Method

Heat the oil in a medium-size non-stick saute pan. Stir in scallions and tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat and keep warm.

In a medium-size saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients except the couscous and parsley. Bring to a boil and add couscous.  Cover and let stand 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Add tomato/scallion mixture and the parsley.  and fluff with a fork.

Serves: 3 - 4 as side dish

Contributor:  Gabriella Landis.

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