COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES

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This is a speedy, healthy (no added fat!)side dish. If you've never had couscous before, you should give it a try...it cooks really fast, and it has a nice, fluffy texture.

Provided by Aunt Cookie

Categories Onions

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
8 ounces canned chick-peas, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup onion, minced
2/3 cup yellow pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sherry wine
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat.
After five minutes, fluff couscous with a fork, cover again, and set aside.
Combine chickpeas, vegetables, water, and sherry in a frying pan.
Cover and cook 10 minutes over medium heat.
Add seasonings and stir.
To serve, ring couscous around a platter and mound the vegetable mixture in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 334.7, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 6.2

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