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2 tbsp canola oil 30 mL
1 ½ cups chopped onions 375 mL
4 cloves garlic, minced 4
2 tbsp curry powder 30 mL
2 tsp ground cinnamon 10 mL
1 tsp ground turmeric 5 mL
1 tsp cayenne pepper 5 mL
1/2 cup vegetable broth or water (approx.) 125 mL
1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 3⁄4-inch (2 cm) cubes (6 to 8 cups/1.5 to 2 L) 1
2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (1⁄2-inch/1 cm cubes) 500 mL
2 cups chopped carrots 500 mL
1 ½ cups chopped yellow bell peppers 375 mL
1 ½ cups chopped red bell peppers 375 mL
1 can (19 oz/ 540 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1
2 cups diced zucchini 500 mL
1/4 cup raisins 60 mL
1 cup unsweetened orange juice 250 mL
1 package (10 oz/300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1
2 cups couscous 500 mL
2 cups boiling water 500 mL
1/4 cup sliced almonds 60 mL
Grated zest and juice of 1⁄2 lemon
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, turmeric and cayenne; sauté for 1 minute or until spices are fragrant.
Add broth and deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits. Add eggplant, sweet potatoes, carrots, yellow peppers and red peppers; sauté for 5 minutes. If vegetables begin to stick to the pan, add more broth.
Stir in chickpeas, zucchini, raisins and orange juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Stir in spinach, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through.
Meanwhile, place couscous in a large, shallow bowl. Stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Spoon vegetable mixture over couscous and garnish with almonds, lemon zest and lemon juice.