Mo-Rockin' Monday Special
Courtesy of epicurious 6 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 11 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 1 (10-oz.) box quick couscous |
| 1 Tbsp. olive oil |
| 1/2 onion, peeled and minced |
| 1/2 tsp. minced garlic |
| 1 (12-oz.) package ground veggie soy crumbles |
| 1/2 tsp. chili powder |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1/4 tsp. cinnamon |
| 1/4 tsp. cumin |
| 1/4 tsp. ground ginger |
| 1/4 tsp. ground cloves (optional) |
| 2 c. shredded carrots |
| 1 can chickpeas, drained |
| 1 c. chopped dried apricots, or dates or golden raisins |
| 1 (5-oz.) bag baby spinach |
| about 8 romaine lettuce leaves, |
| for serving |
Directions:
1. Prepare couscous according to directions on box. Fluff with fork, cover, and set aside.
2. In a large skillet warm the olive oil over moderate heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add veggie crumbles and heat until warmed, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder, salt, cinnamon, cumin, ground ginger, and ground cloves and thoroughly combine. Add carrots, chickpeas, and dried fruit to skillet and stir until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
3. Put into large bowl and add couscous and spinach. Serve with romaine leaves for scooping and eating the Mo-Rockin' meal!
From The 2014 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge Cookbook
Recipe Provided by Lily Vinch, Age 8
All Food Photography by Jeff Elkins of Jeff Elkins Photography for Epicurious
For more information, please visit epicurious.com
Nutrition:
Calories: 393; Total Fat: 15g; Total Carbs: 43g; Protein: 15g;