Moroccan Vegetable Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into small chunks
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into small pieces
1 large onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rings
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup raisins
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes with juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

In a large Dutch oven or high-sided skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
Add potatoes, squash, onions, and carrots.
Stir frequently for about 10 minutes until onions are golden brown.
Add beans, raisins, tomatoes, cumin, cinnamon, salt, 1 cup of broth, and red pepper flakes.
Bring to a boil; reduce to simmer and continue cooking for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender when pierced with fork.
Meanwhile prepare couscous as directed on package, using broth instead of water.
Stir cilantro into stew and adjust seasoning with salt if desired.
Serve over warm couscous.