SQUASH STUFFED WITH CURRIED COUSCOUS AND RAISINS

SQUASH STUFFED WITH CURRIED COUSCOUS AND RAISINS image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tsp. olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup couscous
1/3 cup raisins
1 cup low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp. minced parseley
3 medium-sized yellow squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1/4 cup shedded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Add the curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper and saute for 2 minutes. 2. Add the couscous and raisins and saute for 1 minutes. add the brother and bing to a boil. Cover and turn off the heat and let teh couscous stand for 5 minutes. 3. Mix in chickpeas parsley. 4. Mound the stuffing into the squash halves and place in a baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. 5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the squash is tender.