MOROCCAN COUSCOUS PILAF

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This was the healthy recipe of the day on my "MyYahoo" page. Sounds tasty! ..."Hearty enough to serve as a main course or a substantial side dish."

Provided by MackinacBride

Categories Beans

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup diced butternut squash
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 garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup couscous, preferably whole-wheat
2 cups boiling water
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons Italian parsley

Steps:

Place squash in a vegetable steaming basket over boiling water.
Cover and steam until tender, about 5 minutes.
Set aside.
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 all seasonings/spices and stir to coat the vegetables.
Add couscous and cook for 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat.
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.

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