Moroccan Couscous Pilaf

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This was the healthy recipe of the day on my myyahoo" page. Sounds tasty! ..."hearty enough to serve as a main course or a substantial side dish.""

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Steps

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Place squash in a vegetable steaming basket over boiling water.

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Cover and steam until tender , about 5 minutes.

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Set aside.

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Spray a large saucepan with cooking spray and set the pan over medium heat.

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Add bell peppers and onions and cook , stirring , for 3 minutes.

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Add all seasonings / spices and stir to coat the vegetables.

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Add couscous and cook for 2 minutes.

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Remove the pan from the heat.

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Add boiling water to the pan.

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Cover and set aside for 7 minutes to steam.

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Fluff gently with a fork and add steamed squash , chickpeas and parsley.

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Toss to mix , serve warm.

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Ingredients

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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