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Chick Peas with Minted Leeks and Couscous

November 25, 2011 by ismepete

Today we have a nice tasty vegetarian recipe from Giddy Limits, a contemporary online magazine for men and women over 50.

Chick Peas with Minted Leeks and Couscous

Ingredients

  1. 1 large or 2 small Leeks
  2. 1 tin Chick Peas
  3. 100g raw Cous cous
  4. Clove garlic
  5. 2-3 sprigs finely chopped fresh mint
  6. Rounded teaspoon vegetarian boullion powder
  7. Desert spoon Olive oil
  8. Dollop of creme fraiche optional

Method

  • Wash leeks and chop into fine rings
  • Saute gently in the oil, stirring frequently
  • Add a small amount of water and stir
  • Boil water in a kettle and pour over the couscous in a dish to just cover.
  • Cover the dish to keep couscous hot.
  • Add the garlic and fresh mint to the leeks and stir
  • Add the boullion powder and 2 or 4 tablespoons of water to create a
  • watery stock
  • Add the chick peas
  • The couscous should have soaked up the liquid. Spoon into shallow bowls.
  • When the chick peas are hot and the leeks soft it is time to serve over the cous cous.

Enjoy with a dollop of creme fraiche (optional) accompanied by a crisp glass of
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 10 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 2

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ismepete  (18 Posts)

I'm an online marketer, specialising in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). I write for theMediaFlow Search Engine Marketing blog, write my own personal blog covering online marketing and what's going on in my life and manage and contribute to a food blog.