Couscous with Fruit (Vegan)

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Couscous with Fruit

 

Serving Size : 6

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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7 ounces (7 to 9 oz.) instant couscous

1/2 cup raisins

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon paprika

1 large zucchini -- cubed

1 1/3 cups chickpeas, canned -- drained and rinsed

1 cup fresh or frozen green peas

salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to

taste

1 cup chopped, pitted dates

1 cup dry-roasted cashews

1/2 cup minced parsley

mint leaves -- for garnish

 

Using a large saucepan, cook grains with raisins according to package

directions and with no added fat.

 

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over medium heat and

when hot, add garlic and sauté until golden. Add cayenne, paprika

and zucchini and sauté 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and

green

peas, and season to taste.

 

Stir vegetable mixture into cooked couscous. Spoon into large

serving dish, making well in center. Fill well with dates and

cashews, and garnish dish with parsley and mint leaves. Serve hot or

at room temperature.

 

Cuisine:

" Moroccan "

Source:

" Vegetarian Times "

S(Page):

" 26 "

Copyright:

" 10/02 "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 457 Calories; 12g Fat (22.0%

calories from fat); 13g Protein; 80g Carbohydrate; 10g Dietary Fiber;

0mg Cholesterol; 200mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean

Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Fruit; 2 Fat.

 

Serving Ideas : This meal-in-one calls for accompaniments of toasted

pita triangles and a spicy hot or chilled tea, plus something exotic

for dessert, such as a wedge of baklava or a dish of rose-scented

Persian ice cream.

 

NOTES : " An adaptation of the Moroccan classic dish, this

Americanized version melds sweet with savory and just a tinge of

heat. Part of its charm lies with its handsome presentation, which

shows off its many textures and colors. Feel free to make your own

adaptations using golden raisins instead of black ones, and summer

squash, fava beans, or trimmed green beans for the zucchini and

chickpeas. "

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 449 0 2130706543 0 0 0 0 0 3459 0 902662 902505 0 0