Aromatic Vegetable Couscous

Recipe Name: Aromatic Vegetable Couscous

Servings: 4

Submitted By:  Barb (taken from WW Ultimate Flex & Core Cookbook)

Food Category: Vegetables & Side Dishes

Cooking Time:

Calories Per Serving (if known):

366 Cals

67 Carbs

7 Fat

16 Protein

Ingredients

¾ c orange juice

½ c water

¾ t salt

1 c whole wheat couscous

1 medium zucchini cut into ¼” pieces

1 medium yello squash, cut into ¼” pieces

1 onion chopped

3 garlic cloves sliced

1 t curry powder

½ t cinnamon (can sub coriander if cinnamon upsets stomach)

1/8 t cayenne (optional)

1 (15.5 oz) can chick peas rinsed & drained

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

Directions:

1. Bring the orange juice, water & ½ t of salt to a boil in a small saucepan.  Add the couscous, cover and remove from the heat.  Let stand about 5 minutes, and then fluff the couscous with a fork.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat.  Add the zucchini, yellow squash, onion, garlic, curry powder cinnamon (or coriander) cayenne and remaining ¼ t salt.  Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.  Add the chickpeas and tomatoes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened about 5 minutes.  Serve over the couscous.