Recipe Couscous with Chickpeas and Carrots (Side Dish)

Required Ingredients:

• 2 cups canned chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
• 1 (10 ounce) package plain couscous
• 1 (16 ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• salt and pepper
• chopped parsley (optional)

Preparing/Cooking:

• Microwave broth over high heat in a 1-quart glass measuring cup until piping hot, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and garlic; saute until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add carrots, couscous and chickpeas; stir to combine.
• Stir in stock, cover and turn off heat.
• Let stand until stock is completely absorbed, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add salt, if necessary, and pepper to taste.
• Fluff with a fork, strew with the optional chopped parsley and serve with the Mixed Grill.

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