Moroccan Delight

I've recently recieved some great meals, since we had the baby and people are now giving me their recipes. This Moroccan dish was probably our favorite. You have to try it! Don't be scared.

• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 2 medium carrots, chopped  (I have also used zucchini, squash, any veggie will work, really)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon(s) paprika (seems like a lot but adds great color and flavor!)
• 1 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
• 1 package ground turkey (could substitute with beef, lamb or another ground meat substitute)
• 1 can(s) (19 ounces) garbanzo beans/chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 4 ounce(s) (about 1/2 cup) dried apricots, chopped (adds nice sweetness) (mary's note: we loved it with craisins and rasins instead)
• 1 cup(s) loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped  (I never have this on hand and it tastes fine without it)
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1 can(s) (1 3/4 cups) chicken broth  (if you don't have any just use water)
• 1 package(s) (10 ounces) plain couscous  (we substitute with any starch like wild rice, israeli couscous, quinoa, etc) (mary's note: couscous with curry peas & carrots mixed in is the way we like it!)

Directions

1. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add carrots, onion, paprika, allspice, and cinnamon, and cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in ground turkey and cook about 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up meat with side of spoon. Stir in beans, apricots, parsley, salt, and 1/2 cup broth. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.
3. Meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs, but substitute remaining 1 1/4 cups broth for some of the water called for to prepare couscous.
4. Fluff couscous with fork. Spoon couscous onto 6 dinner plates or bowls. Top with meat and veggie mixture.

This is so easy and delicious!!