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Moroccan Couscous Pilaf




Source of Recipe


From Miavita


Recipe Introduction


Whole wheat couscous is a terrific convenience food. You only need add boiling water or broth and set it aside to plump. This pilaf is hearty enough to serve as a main course or a substantial side dish.


List of Ingredients




1 cup (5 oz/150 g) diced butternut squash
1 - olive oil cooking spray
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 granulated garlic
1 - pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup (7 oz/210 g) couscous, preferably whole-wheat
2 cups (16 fl oz/480 ml) boiling water
1 15-ounce (450-g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley


Recipe



1 Place squash in a vegetable steaming basket over boiling water. Cover and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
2 Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray and set the pan over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add salt, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, paprika, granulated garlic and cayenne and stir to coat the vegetables with the spices. Add couscous and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
3 Add boiling water to the pan. Cover and set aside for 7 minutes to steam. Fluff gently with a fork and add steamed squash, chickpeas and parsley. Toss to mix. Serve warm.