MOROCCAN VEGETABLE STEW WITH COUSCOUS

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Low fat, simple and very tasty. This is a great way to get back on track after the Holidays but it's great at any time of the year! Save time by purchasing the squash already cut into cubes.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Stew

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick
1 1/2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted prunes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (more if you like)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup couscous
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or 2 tablespoons parsley

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add carrots, squash, and onion and cook until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in garbanzo beans, stewed tomatoes, prunes, cinnamon, salt, crushed red pepper, and 1 and 1/2 cups water.
  • Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs, but use vegetable broth in place of the water called for on label.
  • Stir cilantro into stew.
  • Spoon stew over couscous to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.1, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 878.9, Carbohydrate 89.9, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 10.2, Protein 14.1

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