Ham Stir Fry with Couscous recipe

6 servings

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup couscous

2 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup cornstarch

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (16 ounce) package mixed broccoli and cauliflower florets

1 carrot, sliced

1/4 pound cooked ham, cut into strips

1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

1/2 cup sliced almonds

To Make Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.

Stir in couscous, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until fluffy.

Cover and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar and ginger.

Mix together and set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.

Add garlic, broccoli, cauliflower and carrot; stir-fry for 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender (add water as needed if pan gets too dry).

Stir broth mixture and pour over vegetable mixture in skillet, then stir in ham and water chestnuts.

Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in almonds.

Serve stir fry over hot couscous.