Moroccan Couscous Pilaf

Ingredients

• butternut squash
• red bell pepper
• yellow onion
• sea salt
• ground cumin
• ground ginger
• ground cinnamon
• paprika
• garlic powder
• cayenne pepper
• couscous
• boiling water
• chickpeas
• italian parsley

Preparation

1. 1place squash in a vegetable steaming basket over boiling water
2. 2cover and steam until tender , about 5 minutes
3. 3set aside
4. 4spray a large saucepan with cooking spray and set the pan over medium heat
5. 5add bell peppers and onions and cook , stirring , for 3 minutes
6. 6add all seasonings / spices and stir to coat the vegetables
7. 7add couscous and cook for 2 minutes
8. 8remove the pan from the heat
9. 9add boiling water to the pan
10. 10cover and set aside for 7 minutes to steam
11. 11fluff gently with a fork and add steamed squash , chickpeas and parsley
12. 12toss to mix , serve warm