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Moroccan Vegetable Stew
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 4
This flavorful recipe is weight watchers core with the exception of the raisins. You can omit them, but it will drastically change the flavor of the dish. The entire recipe with raisin would be 4 points on the core plan, so splurge a little; it's worth it!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into small chunks
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into small pieces
1 large onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rings
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup raisins
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes with juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
1. In a large Dutch oven or high-sided skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
2. Add potatoes, squash, onions, and carrots.
3. Stir frequently for about 10 minutes until onions are golden brown.
4. Add beans, raisins, tomatoes, cumin, cinnamon, salt, 1 cup of broth, and red pepper flakes.
5. Bring to a boil; reduce to simmer and continue cooking for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender when pierced with fork.
6. Meanwhile prepare couscous as directed on package, using broth instead of water.
7. Stir cilantro into stew and adjust seasoning with salt if desired.
8. Serve over warm couscous.
By RecipeOfHealth.com