Sea-Bass Couscous

• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 onion, cut into thin slices
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 quart canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
• 3/4 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/3 cups couscous
• 2 cups drained canned chickpeas, rinsed (from one 19-ounce can)
• 1 pound sea-bass fillets, skinned, cut into approximately 3/4-by-1 1/2-inch pieces

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in the paprika, coriander, cayenne, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Add the broth, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes. Simmer until the potatoes are almost tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the water and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Cover, remove from the heat, and let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Stir the chickpeas, fish, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt into the sweet-potato mixture. Simmer until the fish is just done, about 4 minutes. Serve the fish and vegetables over the couscous. Ladle the liquid over the top.
4. Fish Alternatives: Skinless red snapper, black cod, and tilefish fillets would all be good with this couscous.
5. Wine Recommendation: The earthy but exotic flavors here invite a cold bottle of rose. Look for one from Provence in southern France, or, if you like a bit of sweetness, try a white zinfandel from California.

cooking oil, onion, red bell pepper, paprika, ground coriander, cayenne, ground ginger, cinnamon, freshground black pepper, salt, chicken broth, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, water, couscous, chickpeas, bass

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/sea-bass-couscous (may not work)