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Middle Eastern Grilled Duckling With Couscous And Spiced Ve Recipe



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Middle Eastern Grilled Duckling With Couscous And Spiced Ve Recipe


Middle Eastern Grilled Duckling With Couscous And Spiced Ve Recipe




Ingredients:

***MARINADE***
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp anise seeds
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 cup duckling breasts -cut into 1-inch pieces
***VEGETABLES***
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 cup chopped carrots
3/4 cup chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp crushed red chilies
3/4 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tsp parsley, chopped
***COUSCOUS***
1 cup couscous
1 1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth -or water

Instructions:

1. For the marinade: In small skillet, over low heat, place cumin and anise
seeds. Warm seeds, shaking pan constantly, about 3 minutes, or until seeds
are fragrant and toasted. Grind in spice mill.

2. Combine cumin, anise, onion, garlic, lemon juice, cayenne pepper and
ginger with yogurt. Place duckling pieces in marinade; cover and
refrigerate overnight. Place 8 bamboo skewers to soak in a container of
water.

3. For the vegetables: In large skillet, over low heat, heat oil. Sauté
onions and garlic. When onions are translucent, add broth, carrots,
chickpeas, raisins, cinnamon, cumin and red chilies. Simmer for 15 minutes,
or until carrots are cooked. Add zucchini and bell pepper. Simmer for 5
minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon juice. Keep warm.

4. For the duckling: Prepare grill according to manufacturer's
instructions. Remove duckling from marinade; discard leftover marinade.
Divide pieces evenly among 8 skewers (leave space between pieces). Season
with salt and pepper. Grill for about 10 minutes, turning frequently, until
desired doneness has been reached.

5. For the couscous: Prepare couscous following package directions,
substituting chicken broth for water and omitting butter or margarine and
salt.

6. For each portion: Mound 1 cup couscous in center of plate. Place
vegetables and vegetable cooking liquid around couscous. Place two duckling
skewers on top of couscous. Garnish with chopped parsley; serve
immediately.

Per serving: About 544 calories, 51g protein, 57g carbohydrates, 15g fat,
24% calories from fat, 132mg cholesterol, 743mg sodium, 11g fiber.

Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>



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Preparation Time: 1:15

Servings: 4








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Middle Eastern Grilled Duckling With Couscous And Spiced Ve Recipe