Middle Eastern Spiced Beef

Directions

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   In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom.
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   Cook the beef for 2 minutes, stirring constantly and turning and crumbling the beef.
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   Drain and discard any liquid.
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   Stir in the squash, bell pepper, and onion.
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   Cook for 8 minutes, or until the onion is soft, stirring frequently.
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   Remove from the heat.
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   Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over high heat, heat 3/4 cup water to boiling.
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   Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous.
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   Cover tightly and let stand for 5 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
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    Fluff with a fork.
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    In a small skillet, dry-roast the pecans over medium heat for about 4 minutes, or until just fragrant, stirring frequently.
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    Remove from the skillet so they dont burn.
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    (For pine nuts, dry-roast over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they are fragrant and turning golden, stirring frequently.)
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    Stir the pecans, sugar, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup water into the beef mixture.
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    Serve over the couscous.
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    Whole-wheat couscous is available in major supermarkets, usually near the rice, and in health food stores.
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    Couscous doesnt have a lot of flavor, so it lends itself well to the addition of many different herbs and spices.
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    (Per Serving)
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    Calories: 368
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    Total Fat: 17.0g
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    Saturated: 3.0g
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    Trans: 0.5g
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    Polyunsaturated: 4.0g
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    Monounsaturated: 8.5g
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    Cholesterol: 47mg
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    Sodium: 215mg
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    Carbohydrates: 33g
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    Fiber: 7g
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    Sugars: 6g
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    Protein: 25g
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    Dietary Exchanges
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    2 Starch
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    1 Vegetable
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    2 1/2 Lean Meat
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    2 Fat