3 Simple pantry suppers

Couscous, chickpeas, dried apricots and olives make a fast and easy pantry meal. (Feb. 2012) Credit: Marge Perry
Make these dinners with ingredients you find in your cabinets. If you happen to have leftover meat or chicken on-hand, you can add it to any of these dishes.
1/2 cup orange juice
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
1 cup couscous
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup shelled edamame
1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1 (15-ounce) can lower-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup dried apricots (about 9) thinly sliced
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fast-cooking brown rice
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen chopped onions and peppers, thawed and drained
1 1/2 cup chunky salsa
1 (15-ounce) can lower-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup white wine
6 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
9 ounces baby ravioli (ravioletti)
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese