Chickpeas, Vegetables and Couscous 

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Delicious combination for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

2 cup couscous

1 Tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, finely sliced

1 onion, cut into rings

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp cumin

3 cup finely sliced mushrooms

1 red capsicum, deseeded and cut into thin strips

2 zucchini, cut into thin strips

1 cup vegetable stock

1 can (440g) chickpeas, drained

1/2 cup low-fat natural yoghurt

Directions:

Prepare couscous according to directions on the packet.

Heat oil in a large pan. Saute garlic, onion, turmeric and cumin for 2 - 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, capsicum, zucchini and stock. Cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Add chickpeas. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Add yoghurt. Heat gently.

Divide couscous onto individual serving plates. Top with chickpea and vegetable mixture. Serve with extra low-fat yoghurt or light sour cream, if desired.

Author:

Fresh Finesse

Member Comments: (8)

By: batlady - 2011-01-05
i made this AGAIN tonite. i used mushrooms and a block of tofu. it was soooo good and if next time i have zucchini i will still use tofu with it....always a big hit with the family!

By: deedieter - 2011-01-03

By: beme - 2010-10-05
Is this any good served cold?

By: aliciarolls - 2010-06-08
Like the idea of replacing capsicum with mushrooms. Cos I don''t like them.

By: batlady - 2010-01-13
had this tonight and it was very yummy and very filling. i didnt add the capsicum but put about 200g of mushrooms in. at the end i put half a cup of reduced fat cream cheese and also mixed about half the couscous in the mixture. very very nice and will make it again....

By: anna532 - 2009-10-28
Very tasty - great for lunches. I use water instead of oil and a bit of extra light philly instead of the yoghurt. You can also add any vegies you want - pumpkin & eggplant go really well.

By: mollycrownmolly - 2009-03-07
I wonder what would be a good substitute for the mushroom, as I can''t eat them... ?

By: libg - 2009-02-18
Very tasty and easy to make. Will definitely make this again.