Chick Peas in Chunky Tomato Sauce over Couscous

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Lighter, Quicker, Better: Cooking for the Way We Eat Today

By Richard Sax and Marie Simmons

Published 2000

  • About

Chick peas are often included in Moroccan meat and vegetable tagines, or stews, served over couscous. Here in the United States, couscous is most readily available in a quick-cooking form, which is partially precooked. Couscous is an excellent protein, and adapts readily to all sorts of sauces and preparations.

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • cups chopped onion
  • ½ cup

Method

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1