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Moroccan Couscous Pilaf
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
This was the healthy recipe of the day on my MyYahoo page. Sounds tasty! ... Hearty enough to serve as a main course or a substantial side dish.
Ingredients:
1 cup diced butternut squash
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup couscous, preferably whole-wheat
2 cups boiling water
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons italian parsley
Directions:
1. Place squash in a vegetable steaming basket over boiling water.
2. Cover and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Set aside.
4. Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray and set the pan over medium heat.
5. Add bell peppers and onions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
6. Add all seasonings/spices and stir to coat the vegetables.
7. Add couscous and cook for 2 minutes.
8. Remove the pan from the heat.
9. Add boiling water to the pan.
10. Cover and set aside for 7 minutes to steam.
11. Fluff gently with a fork and add steamed squash, chickpeas and parsley.
12. Toss to mix, serve warm.
By RecipeOfHealth.com