Quick Pea Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups cubed peeled sweet potato (about 1 medium)
• 1 cup light coconut milk / 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup uncooked whole wheat pearl (Israeli) couscous
• 1-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 6 ounces) / 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Chopped fresh parsley / Plain yogurt, optional

Directions:

In a Healthy Choices skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and garlic with curry powder until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, sweet potato, coconut milk, sugar, and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered until mixture is thickened and potatoes are tender, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, prepare couscous and peas separately according to package directions. Stir the salt into peas.

To serve, divide couscous among 6 bowls. Top with chickpea mixture, peas, parsley, and, if desired, yogurt.