Veggie Veggie Couscous

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
  • 1 whole Red Pepper, Sliced
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 18 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 whole Zucchini, Cubed
  • 8 ounces, weight Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed
  • 1 can 15 Oz. Diced Tomatoes With Juice
  • 1/2 cups Raisins
  • 2 dashes Salt To Taste
  • 5-18 ounces, weight Box Of Couscous

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
  2. Add garlic and onion and saute 2 minutes.
  3. Add red pepper.
  4. Sprinkle cumin, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne pepper in, mix and cook 2 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Stir in zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, raisins.
  6. Cover pan and lower heat to medium.
  7. Stir occasionally until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes.
  8. Add salt to taste.
  9. Juice should be thick, if not, boil until thick.
  10. While it is simmering, prepare couscous according to the box directions.
  11. Mound the veggie mixture on couscous to serve.
  12. Enjoy the deliciousness!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

818 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19g 38% DV
Total Fat 46.9g 60% DV
Carbs 103.4g 38% DV
Fiber 27.5g 98% DV
Sugar 27.6g 55% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10017mg 100% DV
Potassium 2466mg 52% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1216.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 65.8mg 73% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 415.8mg 32% DV
Iron 39.7mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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