serves 4
Talk about curry in a hurry—this flavorful meal can be on the table in minutes. For extra color, add some grated carrot or chopped red bell pepper.
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 scallions, chopped
2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise, and
thinly sliced crosswise
1½ tablespoons Madras curry powder, plus
additional to taste
½ cup frozen baby peas, thawed
1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and
rinsed
2 cups water or vegetable broth (page 15)
1½ cups quick-cooking couscous
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring, for 1 minute to soften. Add the zucchini, cover, and cook for 2 minutes to soften slightly. Stir in the curry powder. Add the peas, chickpeas, and water and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous and season to taste with salt and pepper. If you like it spicier, add more curry powder to taste. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. To serve, fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the parsley.
