Common ingredients create a Moroccan meal.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　1 red onion, diced

　　2 tablespoons minced garlic

　　1 teaspoon ground cumin

　　2 cans (15 ounce each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

　　1 can (14 ounce) diced tomatoes

　　2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried

　　2 teaspoons each honey and fresh lemon juice

　　1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

　　Couscous, for serving

　　1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

　　

Step 1

1. Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic; wilt, stirring, for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cumin and stir to mellow.

　　

Step 2

2. Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, thyme, honey, lemon juice, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 4 minutes.

　　

Step 3

3. While the chickpeas cook, prepare the couscous according to package directions.

　　

Step 4

4. Taste the chickpeas and adjust the seasonings as needed. Remove the thyme sprigs and stir in the parsley. Serve over couscous in shallow bowls.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 270 calories

　　36 g carbohydrates

　　11 g protein

　　9 g fat

　　no cholesterol

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