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Couscous with Broccoli and Sesame-Garlic Sauce

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The delicious sesame-garlic sauce serves as a flavoursome topping for both vegetables and couscous. Experiment with seasonal vegetables or rice in this versatile dish.

Preparation facts

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups (480mL) boiling water

1 1/2 cups (300g) couscous, (white or whole wheat)

1 tsp (5mL) vegetable oil

2 cups (230g) broccoli florets

1 red pepper, chopped

1 1/4 cups (440g) garbanzo beans, tinned, drained (one 15.5-ounce can)

Sauce:

2 Tbs (15g) cornstarch

1/2 cup (120mL) cold water

1 Tbs (15mL) sesame oil

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 1/2 cups (360mL) orange juice

1/2 cup (120mL) soya sauce, low sodium

1 tsp (15mL) honey

Directions

In a medium sauce pan, bring water to a boil, stir in couscous. Mix couscous with a fork; cover and remove from heat. Let stand until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Set aside.

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Add broccoli and red bell pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes, then cover and cook on low until vegetables are tender, approximately two minutes. Add garbanzo beans and continue to cook until beans are heated through. When done, cover to keep warm and set aside.

Prepare sauce: Mix cornstarch and cold water together in a jar, shake until blended. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat oil and add garlic, sauté for one minute. Add orange juice, soya sauce and honey and heat. When thoroughly heated, add cornstarch mixture to sauce and turn heat up to bring about a slow rolling boil. Using a whisk, stir sauce frequently until it thickens.

In a large serving bowl, add vegetable mixture to couscous, pour sauce over the top and gently mix. Serve immediately.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 398
Calories from Fat 37 (9%)
% Daily Value*
6%Total Fat 4g
3%Saturated Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
37%Sodium 876mg
22%Potassium 773mg
26%Total Carbohydrate 79g
24%Dietary Fiber 5.9g
Sugars 28g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
23%Protein 12g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.