Whole Wheat Couscous With Vegetables And Chick Peas

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups of whole grain whole wheat couscous
• 1 1/2-2 cups of sodium free chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup carrot, diced small
• 1 small red onion, diced small
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced small
• 1 -2 tablespoon light margarine
• 1 cup of homemade chickpeas
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon mrs. dash table blend seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

• 1 steam broccoli and carrot, set aside.
• 2 heat margarine, in a stock pot over medium high heat.
• 3 add the onion, pepper and onion. saute for 3 minutes.
• 4 add seasonings to the vegetables and stir to combine.
• 5 add broth and bring mixture to a boil.
• 6 stir in couscous. cover and remove the pot from the heat.
• 7 let stand for 5 minutes.
• 8 add the vegetables and peas. stir to combine.