Vegetable Couscous Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (less if possible)
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium parsnip, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow squash , cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini , cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp caraway seed
1 1/2 cups tri-colored couscous or 1 1/2 cups regular couscous
2 1/4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup diced dried apricot
1/2 cup salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
plain yogurt , for serving

Directions:

In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil.
Add the carrot and parsnip and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the yellow squash, zucchini, onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are lightly browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the cumin, paprika and caraway seeds and cook, stirring, until fragrant.
Add the couscous and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the stock and apricots and season with salt and pepper.
Cover and let stand off the heat until the couscous is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork, stir in the almonds and cilantro and serve.
Serve with plain yogurt & a citrusy Sauvignon Blanc.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	418.15 Kcal (1751 kJ)
Calories from fat	170.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.96g	29%
Cholesterol	0.92mg	0%
Sodium	561.03mg	23%
Potassium	440.83mg	9%
Total Carbs	55.68g	19%
Sugars	10.45g	42%
Dietary Fiber	4.82g	19%
Protein	11.11g	22%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	64.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	210.4 Kcal (881 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.54g	29%
Cholesterol	0.46mg	0%
Sodium	282.29mg	23%
Potassium	221.8mg	9%
Total Carbs	28.02g	19%
Sugars	5.26g	42%
Dietary Fiber	2.43g	19%
Protein	5.59g	22%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.6mg	17%
Calcium	32.6mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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