Healthy Recipes

Couscous-Vegetable Medley

* 1/3 cup vegetable broth
* 1/3 small onion
* 1/2 medium carrot
* 1/2 cup canned, crushed tomatoes, low sodium
* 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
* 1/4 tsp. cumin
* 1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans) canned, low sodium, rinsed and drained
* 1 fresh small zucchini
* 1/3 bell pepper, green
* 2 tbsp.raisins
* 4 1/2 tbsp. dry couscous
* 4 tbsp. water
* 1 1/2 tbsp. sliced almonds

Directions:

Rinse and chop onion, carrot, bell pepper and zucchini,into bite-sized pieces, set aside. Place all the vegetables except zucchini and bell pepper in medium saucepan with canned tomatoes and half the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 8-10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender (add more water if necessary). Add chickpeas, zucchini, bell pepper, raisins and spices; continue to simmer for another 5-6 minutes. In another saucepan, bring remaining broth and water to a boil. Stir in couscous, remove from heat, cover and allow to stand for about 5 minutes; stir in almonds and fluff with fork. Serve couscous topped with vegetables.

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