SIDES: Spicy Couscous

Servings: 3-4

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 2 green onions or 1 whole onion
• 1 large red or green pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped into fine pieces
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili pepper flakes
• 1 cup couscous (try the Trader Joe's whole wheat version)
• 1 cup boiling water

Instructions:

• Heat the oil in a medium sized skillet
• Add in the onions, pepper, garlic, and tomatoes
• Saute for approximately 5 minutes and then set aside 
• In a medium sized saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients
• Cover and let stand for five minutes until the couscous absorbs all of the liquid
• Add in the first mixture and fluff with fork