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Spicy Couscous With Leeks~ Chickpeas & Pepper Recipe

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Spicy Couscous With Leeks~ Chickpeas & Pepper
1 cup Couscous
3/4 cup Vegetable juice
1/2 cup Water
1 tbsp Olive oil
2 large Leeks, cleaned, trimmed & sliced
1/2 tsp Chili powder
1 cup Chickpeas, cooked & drained
1 each Red bell pepper, julienned
1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped


Preheat oven to 350F.

Place couscous in an ovenproof dish with a tight fitting lid. Pour the
juice & water over the couscous & stir to mix. Set aside, uncovered,
for at least 15 minutes. Then, cover the dish & bake for
20 minutes.

Saute the leeks in oil in a large skillet, for 1 minute. Stir in the
chickpeas & chili powder. Reduce heat & cover. Cook until the leeks
are soft, about another 5 minutes. Remove the lid, slightly increase
the heat & add the pepper slices. Cook for a further
3 minutes.

Mix together the sauteed vegetables with the couscous in a large
bowl. Add the cilantro & serve.

"Vegetarian Gourmet" Winter, 1995
 


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