Veg Couscous – Eden Eats

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 zucchini, sliced into rounds
• 3 large carrots, sliced into rounds
• 3 celery stocks, chopped into large chunks
• 2 russet potatoes, chopped into large chunks
• 1 celeriac, peeled and medium chop-optional (can also add in sweet potato, squash, bell peppers…whatever leftover veg you have on hand)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste or 1 -15 oz can of tomato sauce
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons harissa paste – can substitute with 2 teaspoons chili flakes
• 1 can chickpeas- drained and rinsed-optional
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 8-10 cups water or stock
• Fresh herbs to garnish- can use parsley, cilantro or dill-optional
• 2 cups instant couscous
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• pinch of cinnamon