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Curried Vegetable Couscous

Contributed By: mccartrc
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Ingredients

2 teaspoons Olive oil

1 Red onion, diced

2 Carrots, thinly sliced

2 cloves Garlic, minced

2 teaspoons Curry powder

2 teaspoons Ground cumin

13.75-ounce Can reduced-sodium chicken broth, defatted

15-ounce Can chick peas, rinsed and drained

1/4 cup Dried currants or raisins

2 tablespoons Mango chutney

1 tablespoon White wine vinegar

2 teaspoons Grated fresh ginger

1/2 teaspoon Salt

3/4 cup Couscous

3 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Preparation

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, curry powder, and cumin and cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors.

2. Add the broth, chick-peas, currants, chutney, vinegar, ginger, and salt to the skillet and bring to a boil. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let stand until the couscous tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and serve.

Note: Mango chutney often contains large chunks of mango, for even flavoring, you may need to chop the chutney before using it in this dish.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: bilimoria

Very flavorful. It's a healthy meal or a side. Kids loved it too!

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
High Fiber

Nutrient Information

Calories: 290
Total Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 13g
Calcium: 35mg
Sodium: 850mg
Iron: 2.5mg
Fiber: 5.5g