Tunisian Couscous

Quick way to make cousous with as many veggies as you can stuff in the pot. Seasoned with smoky paprika, cardamom and orange zest.......

Cook veggies in large pot with a few tablespoons olive oil. Use a mix of onion, zucchini, carrot, pepper (various colours), mushrooms, broccoli, 2 chopped tomatoes, a pinch or two of  grated orange peel,cilantro.

Add a can of chick peas or lentils, if you wish. Make sure veggies are cooked, and not raw.

Pour in a carton of veggie broth. Add seasonings:
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/4 tsp cardamom
pinch salt and grind of pepper as you wish
After it bubbles. Take off stove and pour in about 2 cups of dry couscous. Let stand till fluffy. Serve with a sprinkling of almonds,if you want, as a main dish, or as a side dish.