Sunday, December 9, 2018

Moroccan-style Couscous

Vegan, delicious, quick, easy.

2 tbsp of earth balance butter
1/2 onion, minced
1 pinch of cumin
1 pinch of cinnamon
1/2 tsp garlic salt, or to taste
1/2 cup minced carrots
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 juicy tomato, diced
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup almonds,  unsalted

I cup couscous, cooked

Heat vegan butter and toss in onions.  Cook on medium heat in a saucepanabout 3-5 minutes.  Add spices and stir until fragrant.  Toss in carrots and peas, and cook until soft.  Add chickpeas, raisins, almonds and couscous, stir until well mixed and almonds are soft and chewy.  Add tomatoes and any juice from cutting them, and stir.  Serve hot.

Spicy, Ecclectic, Veggie Friendly