Vegetable Couscous

Ingredients

• 2 carrots (sliced (a good source of vitamin K, important for bone health))
• 1 sweet potato ((unpeeled), cubed (contains beta carotene, which protects against heart disease))
• 1/2 540ml can chickpeas ((an excellent source of folate))
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 540ml can whole plum tomatoes ((a good source of lycopene))
• 1 cup couscous ((use whole-wheat for more fibre))
• 1 cup white mushrooms (sliced (contains lectins, which may help fight cancer))
• 1/2 red pepper ((Tip: When buying, look for firm, glossy ones))
• 1/2 green pepper