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Basmati-rice pilaf studded with peas and carrots is ideal on the side with this mild curried soup. Have chutney, yogurt and warm pita bread as additional accompaniments. Slice fresh bananas atop papaya or mango sorbet for a refreshing dessert.
Makes [...]
Couscous is easy to cook—just add it to boiling water, remove it from the heat, and let it stand for a few minutes until the water is absorbed. The addition of cinnamon, lemon peel, garbanzo beans and golden raisins gives this side dish a Mediterranean flair.
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Marisol likes to serve the Candied Butternut Squash atop the couscous.
Makes 6 servings.
INGREDIENTS
1/4cup olive oil
4cups chopped onions
115-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1cup chopped pitted prunes (about 6 ounces)
3cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2teaspoon ground cinnamon
2cups couscous (about 12 ounces)1/3cup [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups onions , sliced in half lengthwise, and then thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 (16ounce)cans garbanzo beans , drained
1 (28ounce)can whole tomatoes , do not drain
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in a medium sauce pan. Sauté the onion and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions start to brown.
Add all remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer 8 to [...]
INGREDIENTS
3/4 lb pork tenderloins, cut into 1-inch chunks
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onions , diced
1/2 cup celery , diced
1/2 cup carrots , diced
1 tablespoon garlic , minced
1 (14ounce)can green enchilada sauce
3 cups water
1 (16ounce)can garbanzo beans , with liquid (Bush’s recommended)
GARNISH
corn tortillas
fresh salsa
DIRECTIONS
Season the pork tenderloin pieces with salt and pepper.
Heat a 2-quart sauce pot over high heat. Add the oil and the raw pork tenderloin. Cook on high until the pork is brown all over, [...]