Indian Spiced Whole Wheat Couscous with Chickpeas

• 1/2 C whole wheat couscous
• 1-1/2 C vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp dried onions
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• dash salt
• dash pepper
• 1 (7oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1. Bring vegetable broth, olive oil and spices to a boil.
2. Add couscous and chickpeas, cover and remove from heat.
3. Let stand for 7-8 minutes.

Robyn's notes: easy, fast, and he liked it a lot. Lots of flavor. If garam masala is available, use it in place of the allspice.

Chili Macaroni

• 1/3 C uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/3 lb lean ground beef
• 1/4 C chopped onion
• 1 C canned diced tomatoes
• 3/4 C tomato juice
• 3/4 C canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp dried oregano
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain.
2. Add the tomatoes, tomato juice, beans, garlic, chili powder, salt, oregano, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
3. Drain macaroni; add to beef mixture. Stir in pickle relish; heat through.


Robyn's notes: I used whole wheat penne pasta instead of elbow mac. He liked this, and it was easy to make.