AmakFoul (Kabyle Steamed Vegetable Couscous) by Perledeslys

Ingredients

• 500 g fine semolina couscous
• 2 zucchini, sliced into large chunks
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into batons
• 1 turnip, peeled and quartered
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 tomatoes, grated
• 1/2 cup chickpeas, soaked
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp tomato paste

Instructions

1. Prepare the couscous by steaming it in a couscoussier for 15 minutes, then fluff with a little water and oil; repeat this process twice for a light texture.
2. Sauté the diced onion in olive oil in the base of the couscoussier until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the grated tomatoes, tomato paste, chickpeas, and spices, stirring for 3 minutes over medium heat.
4. Pour in 1.5 liters of hot water and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat until heated through, about 5 min.
5. Add the carrots and turnips to the broth and continue to simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add the zucchini to the broth and place the prepared couscous in the steamer basket on top until ready to serve.
7. Steam everything together for another 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender and couscous is fluffy.