Spicy Couscous With Leeks, Chickpeas & Pepper

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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This American main features Couscous, Vegetable juice, Water, Olive oil, Leeks. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Spicy Couscous With Leeks, Chickpeas & Pepper

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 130.8

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This American main features Couscous, Vegetable juice, Water, Olive oil, Leeks. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. sliced 1/2 ts Chili powder 1 c Chickpeas, cooked & drained 1 ea Red bell pepper, julienned 1/4 c Cilantro, chopped
  2. Preheat oven to 350F (177°C).
  3. Place couscous in an ovenproof dish with a tight fitting lid.
  4. Pour the juice & water over the couscous & stir to mix.
  5. Set aside, uncovered, for at least 15 minutes.
  6. Then, cover the dish & bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Saute the leeks in oil in a large skillet, for 1 minute.
  8. Stir in the chickpeas & chili powder.
  9. Reduce heat & cover.
  10. Cook until the leeks are soft, about another 5 minutes.
  11. Remove the lid, slightly increase the heat & add the pepper slices.
  12. Cook for a further 3 minutes.
  13. Mix together the sauteed vegetables with the couscous in a large bowl.
  14. Add the cilantro & serve.
  15. "Vegetarian Gourmet" Winter, 1995

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 130.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.9g6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 23.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 20.8g7%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 3.1g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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