Algerian Couscous Stew

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This recipe was a family favorite of my ex-husband. They were introduced to it while living in Algeria in the early 70’s. The first time I met his family, they served this recipe and his mother gave me a copy as a show of acceptance into the family. Although we may have parted ways, this recipe still speaks of home and comfort in my life.

Submitted by Shaila

Ingredients:

1 can cooked chickpeas, drain
1 pound package couscous
2 large Onions chopped
1 Carrot sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 Eggplant, sliced, salted & Rinsed
1 pound Lamb, cut in 2 inch cubes
1 Chicken cut up in 8 parts
3 tablespoons Oil
1 Pimento
4 Tomatoes, seeded, chopped
2 teaspoons Paprika
Salt
7 ounces Fresh string beans or peas
9 ounces Can artichoke bottoms Drained
Cayenne pepper to taste

 

Directions:

Fry onions garlic, pepper, carrot and eggplant with chicken and lamb in oil  

Add enough water to cover

Add pimento and salt and Cayenne pepper to taste

Bring to a boil and simmer 45 minutes

Add tomatoes, beans or peas and cook another 1/2 hour

Add artichoke, canned chickpeas to the stew, cooked until heated through

Cook couscous per package directions

Serve stew in bowl over mound of couscous