Spicy Chickpea and Couscous Recipe | Quick & Flavorful Meal

INGREDIENTS

1 can (about 14 ounces) vegetable broth 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup matchstick-size carrots 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup frozen green peas 1 cup quick-cooking couscous 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or parsley

PREPARATION:

1. Combine vegetable broth, coriander, cardamom, turmeric, pepper sauce, salt and cinnamon in large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Add carrots; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
2. Add chickpeas and green peas; return to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes.
3. Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with mint.

This recipe appears in: Middle Eastern NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 431 mg Protein 9 g Fiber 10 g Carbohydrate 44 g Saturated Fat <1 g Total Fat 2 g Calories from Fat 6 % Calories 226 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Starch 3