1 lg Onion; cut in thin wedges2 Cloves garlic; minced1 ts Olive oil or cooking oil2 c Thinly sliced carrots1/2 c Water1 ts Dried basil; crushed1/2 ts Ground cumin, 1/4 ts Salt1/8 ts Ground red pepper opt.2 md Zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut in 1/2" pieces (2 1/2C)1 pt Chick peas, rinsed1 pt Stewed tomatoes2 tb Cold water, 2 ts Cornstarch 2 c Chicken broth, 1 c Couscous1/4 c Chopped unsalted dry roastedpeanuts