1 3/4 c Tomato juice 3 ts Curry powder 1 ts Garlic powder 1 ts Ground coriander 1 ts Salt 1/2 ts Ground ginger 1/2 ts Ground cumin 1/4 ts Ground red pepper 1 c Water 1 c Uncooked couscous 1 c Diagonally sliced carrots -(about 3 medium) 1/2 c Dark seedless raisins 1 1/2 c Broccoli florets 1 Red bell pepper, cut into -1" chunks (1 cup) 1 cn Chick peas, rinsed and -drained (15 oz) In a 2-quart glass measure, stir together juice, curry powder, garlic powder, coriander, salt ginger, cumin and red pepper. Reserve 1 cup of mixture. Pour 3/4 cup mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole; add water. Cover with lid and microwave on high 3-5 minutes, or until boiling. Stir in couscous; cover and let stand 8 minutes. Add carrots and raisins to mixture remaining in glass measure. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high 4-6 minutes, or until crisp tender. Add broccoli and bell pepper. Microwave on high 3-5 minutes, or until crisp tender. Stir in peas; re-cover and microwave on high 2 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and arrange in the center of a large serving plate. Surround with vegetable mixture and serve immediately. Nutrient data per serving: 368 calories; 11 grams protein; 1.5 grams fat (3 percent total calories); 77 grams carbohydrates; 14 grams dietary fiber; no cholesterol; 1,234 milligrams sodium.
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