Couscous with Chickpeas and Carrots Recipe
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Couscous with Chickpeas and Carrots

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson  
"Because my Moroccan-style couscous cooks in four to five minutes, it's another side dish that's equally good for a simple supper or a large feast. To dress it up, add shredded carrots and a can of chickpeas."

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Original Recipe Yield 6 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups canned chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
  • 1 (10 ounce) package plain couscous
  • 1 (16 ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper
  • chopped parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. Microwave broth over high heat in a 1-quart glass measuring cup until piping hot, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add carrots, couscous and chickpeas; stir to combine. Stir in stock, cover and turn off heat. Let stand until stock is completely absorbed, 4 to 5 minutes. Add salt, if necessary, and pepper to taste. Fluff with a fork, strew with the optional chopped parsley and serve with the Mixed Grill.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 196 | Total Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 1mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2005 by Sola 
This is good, but I think it would be pretty plain if I hadn't added a few things. I had 1/2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2004 by Jen VB 
changed the beef stock to vegetable stock to make it vegetarian. pretty good MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2005 by rubykayee 
This recipe was really easy to make. I found the broth to be fairly salty so maybe use 25%... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by carolinagirl965 
2nd time fixing it, and my whole family loves it. This will be part of my family recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2005 by RUGRAHAM 
Delicious and truly easy. I used the first serving for a side dish with grilled tuna, and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by Julia S. 
I am not sure if I made this wrong, but boy was it dry! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2006 by CKEH 
This is a nice tasty low-GI recipe! I added some onion soup mix as suggested by another and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2006 by Brianna K. 
I thought this was really good! I finely chopped 2 sticks of carrots and 2 sticks of celery... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2008 by craissouni 
I haven't made this recipe, I was just poking around for recipes including chickpeas. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by Diana 
Good! Tasty and easy! MORE

 
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