Moroccan Couscous III

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Moroccan Couscous III

 

1-1/4 cups water

1 cup vegetable broth

1 TB vegetable oil

1-1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest

1/2 tsp. salt

1 box (10 oz.) couscous

1 can (19 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

1 cup raisins OR

4 dates, chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

 

Bring water, broth, oil, lemon zest, and salt to a boil in a medium sauce pan

over

high heat.

 

Add couscous, remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous

 

with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl. Add chickpeas, and raisins/dates,

and parsley;

toss to combine.

 

Nutrition: Information:

Per serving = Calories 340, fat 3.5 g, saturated fat .5 g, cholesterol 0 mg,

sodium 560 mg, carbs 65 g, fiber 6 g, protein 11 g.