Recipe:

Recipe

Well, summer is here and it can sometimes cause us to gain a few pounds. For those die hard chefs here is a little couscous that can alleviate your fears because it is cooked without oil! The list of ingredients is the following:

One can of Italian tomatoes;
One large onion chopped;
A couple of sliced carrots;
1 or 2 white turnips diced;
1 tbsp Provence fine herbs;
1 tbsp ground cumin (optional);
1 small eggplant;
2 or 3 zuchini, cut in chunks;
1 or 2 green or red peppers cut in strips;
1 can chick peas, drained; and
Couscous (Prepare according to instructions on box.)

Very simple to prepare. In a thick bottomed saucepan, bring to a boil the following ingredients: the can of Italian tomatoes, onion, carrots and turnips. Add the herbs and cumin (if desired). Let simmer for 4 or 5 minutes before adding the diced eggplant, zuchini and peppers cut in strips. Let simmer 10 more minutes until vegetables are cooked but still firm. Add the chick peas. Reheat, add salt and pepper and serve on a bed of heated couscous.

Enjoy!
Have a good Summer!
François Brochu
President, Health and Safety, Local 70401
Alternate, Equal opportunities, NCR

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