Chickpea and Carrot Couscous Recipe

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Chickpea and Carrot Couscous
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a bowl mix the yoghurt, mint and the 2 tbsp lemon juice and set aside.
  2. Chop 5 carrots and steam until just tender (about 5 mins).
  3. Place the couscous in a bowl and pour over the water, cover and leave for 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff up the couscous and mix in the chickpeas and steamed carrots.
  5. Dry fry the cumin seeds until fragrant and popping.
  6. Crush the cumin seeds and add to the couscous with the lemon juice, zest and olive oil.
  7. Toss well and serve with the yoghurt.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 626.43 Kcal (2623 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.81g 12%
Cholesterol 2.5mg 1%
Sodium 339.25mg 14%
Potassium 704.17mg 15%
Total Carbs 113.66g 38%
Sugars 6.24g 25%
Dietary Fiber 8.36g 33%
Protein 26.2g 52%
Vitamin C 19.6mg 33%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 47.2mg 262%
Calcium 188.7mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 131.31 Kcal (550 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.64g 12%
Cholesterol 0.52mg 1%
Sodium 71.11mg 14%
Potassium 147.6mg 15%
Total Carbs 23.82g 38%
Sugars 1.31g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 33%
Protein 5.49g 52%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 33%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 38%
Iron 9.9mg 262%
Calcium 39.6mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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