Moroccan Chicken Stew

Info: posted by Perry Lowell, April 1993 from Good Food magazine, September 1987 This recipe gets 30% or less of its calories from fat. Not a low sodium recipe. Makes 8 servings. 1. Mix oil, jalapeno, coriander, cumin, and cinnamon in mixing bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let stand, stirring frequently, 30 minutes. 2. Combine carrots, onion, and acorn squash in 3-quart microwave-safe casserole; cover with lid. Microcook on HIGH power 5 minutes. Add 1 cup broth, the zucchini, tomatoes with liquid, and raisins; microcook covered 3 minutes. Remove from oven and stir. Microcook covered 5 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking. Stir in chicken with marinade; microcook covreed 3 minutes. Stir in chick- peas, 1/2 cup broth, and the salt; microcook covered 2 minutes longer. 3. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 cups broth and the butter in medium saucepan to boiling. Stir in couscous, cover pan, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. 4. To serve, spoon couscous onto serving platter. Top with chicken stew and sprinkle with almonds and mint. Nutrition Information per Serving: 416 calories 24 g protein 53 g carbohydrates 12 g fat (26% of calories) 603 mg sodium From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini