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Ingredients
1 Tbsp (15mL) extra virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup (115g) winter squash, cut into 1/2-inch (1cm) cubes
1 small red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch (1cm) strips
2 cups (230g) broccoli florets
1 tsp (6g) sea salt
3/4 cup (180mL) tomato juice
1/4 cup (60mL) orange juice
1/4 cup (60mL) lemon juice
2 Tbsp (30mL) tamari (wheat-free soya sauce)
2 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp (30mL) honey
1/2 tsp (1g) coriander
1/4 tsp (0.5g) cinnamon
1 tsp (2g) cumin
1/2 tsp (1g) fennel
2 tsp (5g) fresh ginger, minced
1 Tbsp (15mL) balsamic vinegar
2 cups (365g) garbanzo beans, cooked
3 cups (600g) brown basmati rice, cooked
1/4 cup (9g) fresh basil or cilantro, chopped
Directions
Heat the oil in a 2-quart (1.9L) skillet. Add the onion, followed by the other vegetables in the order listed. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the salt and continue cooking while you make the braising sauce.
While the vegetables are cooking, combine all of the remaining ingredients, except the beans, in a blender and process to make a smooth sauce.
Add the sauce and the garbanzo beans to the vegetables.
Continue cooking just until vegetables are fork-tender.
Serve over a bed of basmati rice and garnish with fresh basil or cilantro.
