Vegetarian

Toasted Israeli Couscous with Chickpeas, Tahini and Mint (Vegan) takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Toasted Israeli Couscous with Chickpeas, Tahini and Mint (Vegan) takes 20 minutes to cook.

Toasted Israeli Couscous with Chickpeas, Tahini and Mint (Vegan) makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Toasted Israeli Couscous with Chickpeas, Tahini and Mint (Vegan) are:

1 1/3 cup Israeli couscous
1/2T olive oil
1 3/4 cup vegetable broth
1 clove crushed garlic
1 15 oz can chick peas, or 1 3/4 cup cooked
2T tahini
5 T mixed fresh spearmint and cilantro
2T lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
black pepper to taste

Here is how you make Toasted Israeli Couscous with Chickpeas, Tahini and Mint (Vegan):

In a heavy, deep skillet with lid, saute the couscous in the olive oil. The Israeli type is bigger. DON'T SUBSTITUTE INSTANT. Add crushed garlic. Stir constantly until couscous starts looking toasted.Meanwhile heat vegetable broth. Slowly add the broth and when it's all boiling, reduce to simmer, cover and cook until all the broth is absorbed (about 15 minutes +/-).When the couscous is tender, remove from heat. Stir in the tahini, chick peas and lemon juice. Stir well to evenly distribute the tahini. Add salt and pepper to taste.Stir in mint and cilantro and serve.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MADDY_AVENA.

The nutritional information for Toasted Israeli Couscous with Chickpeas, Tahini and Mint (Vegan) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 269.1

• Total Fat: 4.6 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 503.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 49.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
• Protein: 10.6 g

The dietary needs meet for Toasted Israeli Couscous with Chickpeas, Tahini and Mint (Vegan) is Vegan