Mid East Chickpeas with Whole Wheat Couscous

Yield: 5 Servings

216 Calories 2.4 Grams Fat per Serving
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Amount: Ingredients:
1/4 lb. Yellow Squash, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced thinly
1/4 lb. Zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced thinly
1 Tbsp. Onions, diced
2/3 cup Drained Chickpeas
1/4 cup Sliced Black Olives, drained
1 Tbsp. Toasted Pine Nuts
1/4 cup Raisins
5.6 oz Dry Whole Wheat Couscous
1 tsp. Ground Cumin
1 tsp. Ground Coriander
2 2/3 cup Diced Tomatoes
1 clove Diced Garlic
In medium saucepan sprayed with Pam, sauté yellow squash, onion  and zucchini for 5 minutes. 
Add remaining ingredients, except couscous;  stir to mix.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover pot and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors. 
Uncover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes longer until liquid is reduced slightly.

Pour 3 cups  Boiling Water over Couscous.  Set aside.

Add couscous to vegetable mixture just before serving.