Sesame-Garlic Couscous with Broccoli
Ingredients
- 480mL boiling water
- 300g couscous, white or whole wheat
- 5mL vegetable oil
- 230g broccoli florets
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 440g garbanzo beans, canned, drained one 15.5-ounce can
- Sauce:15g cornstarch
- 120mL cold water
- 15mL sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 360mL orange juice
- 120mL soy sauce, low sodium
- 15mL honey
Directions
- In a medium sauce pan, bring water to a boil, stir in couscous. Mix couscous with a fork; cover and remove from heat. Let stand until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Add broccoli and red bell pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes, then cover and cook on low until vegetables are tender, approximately two minutes. Add garbanzo beans and continue to cook until beans are heated through. When done, cover to keep warm and set aside.
- Prepare sauce: Mix cornstarch and cold water together in a jar, shake until blended. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat oil and add garlic, sauté for one minute. Add orange juice, soy sauce and honey and heat. When thoroughly heated, add cornstarch mixture to sauce and turn heat up to bring about a slow rolling boil. Using a whisk, stir sauce frequently until it thickens.
- In a large serving bowl, add vegetable mixture to couscous, pour sauce over the top and gently mix. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
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