Couscous with Squashes

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups slivered yellow onion (2 medium)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced carrots (2 medium)
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 cup sliced yellow summer squash (1 small)
  • 1 cup sliced zucchini (1 small)
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper (1 large)
  • ¾ cup chopped seeded tomato (1 large)
  • 1 (10 oz) pkg quick cooking couscous
  • ½ cup snipped fresh mint

Method

  1. In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic over medium heat until tender.
  2. Add carrots, turmeric, cumin, and salt.
  3. Add water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add yellow squash, zucchini, and sweet pepper. Cook, covered for about 5 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Stir in chopped tomato.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions, adding optional salt.
  7. Transfer couscous to a large bowl. Add vegetable mixture; stir to combine. Stir in mint.
  8. Serve immediately.