Ingredients
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3 cups water
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1 ½ cups dry couscous
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 small white onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, liquid reserved
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2 teaspoons capers, liquid reserved
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12 small green olives
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1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes, drained
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2 tablespoons white wine (Optional)
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 cup water
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2 teaspoons sumac powder
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1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
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ground black pepper to taste
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1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil and stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 5 minutes.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and sauté onion and green pepper about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in garlic, and continue to cook and stir, about 2 minutes. Mix in artichoke hearts with reserved liquid, capers with reserved liquid, and olives. Stir in tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, and 1 cup water (or enough to attain desired thickness). Season with sumac powder, red pepper, basil, cumin, ginger, and pepper.
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Bring mixture to a boil and mix in fish chunks. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Serve over couscous.
Tips
You can use cod, scrod, or any other mild white fish in place of the tilapia.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 456 | Calories |
| 12g | Fat |
| 53g | Carbs |
| 33g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 456 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 12g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium 762mg | 33% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 23% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 33g | 65% |
| Vitamin C 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium 135mg | 10% |
| Iron 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium 942mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
