Vegetarian version of Rachel Ray's Moroccan Chili with 10,000 grains of sand

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 301.6
  • Total Fat: 1.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 346.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 62.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.4 g
  • Protein: 13.9 g



Introduction

Great middle eastern twist on crockpot chili for a cool night, especially with pita bread! Great middle eastern twist on crockpot chili for a cool night, especially with pita bread!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 c lentils, dry
    1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    4 c vegetable broth, divided
    1 medium onion, chopped
    1 bell pepper, chopped
    2 T chili powder
    1/2 T coriander
    1/2 T cumin
    1 bay leaf
    1 lemon
    2 c couscous
    4 dried apricot halves
    2 T raisins
    2 T fresh mint
    2 T fresh italian parsley

Directions

Place lentils, chickpeas, 2 c vegetable broth, 1 c water, tomato sauce, onion, bell pepper, seasonings, and the rind from the lemon in a crockpot; mix well. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

15 minutes before serving, bring 2 c vegetable broth and dried fruits to boil in a pot with a tight fitting lid; mix in couscous, put lid on tightly and take off of heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

To serve, place 1 c chili in bowl; top with 1/2 cup of couscous

Serving Size: makes 8-1 c servings of chili with 1/2 c of couscous

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOM2HANDH.