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Moroccan Style Couscous with Chickpeas Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 C EVOO
1 1/2 C Couscous
2 Carrots, chopped fine
1 Onion, chopped fine
Salt
Pepper
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 t Ground Coriander
1 t Ground Ginger
1/4 t Ground Anise seed
1 3/4 C Chicken broth (one 15 oz can, may substitute vegetable broth)
1 can Chickpeas, rinsed well (one 15 oz can)
1 1/2 C Frozen peas
1/2 C chopped fresh Parsley/Cilantro/Mint (one or a combination of any or all)
Lemon wedges
Directions:
Directions:
Heat 2T EVOO in a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add couscous and cook stirring frequently until the the grains begin to turn a golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and wipe pan with a paper towel.

Heat remaining 2 T EVOO over medium heat, add carrots, onion and 1t salt and cook until soften and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic, coriander, ginger and anise seed and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in broth and chickpeas and bring to a simmer.

Stir in peas and couscous, cover, remove from heat and let set until couscous is tender, about 7 minutes. Add parsley and gently fluff with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste and drizzle a little EVOO. Serve with lemon wedges.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Very good alone or you can add a mild protein such as chicken or shrimp.

 

 

 

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