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Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Dates & Cinnamon Recipe

Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Dates & Cinnamon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 green onions
1 tbsp olive oil
1 (14 1/2 oz) can chicken broth
1 tsp cinnamon (saigon prefered but any will do)
1/2 tsp black pepper , coarse grind, divided
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 (10 oz) package couscous
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
3/4 tsp salt, divided
6 tbsp olive oil
1 (19 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded carrots (3 to 4 large carrots)
1 cup dates, pitted and roughly chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions:

Finely chop white part of green onions.
Slice green parts; reserve for salad.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in medium saucepan on medium heat.
Add white onion pieces; cook and stir 5 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper and red pepper and bring to boil.
Add couscous; cover. Remove pan from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
Whisk vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and remaining 6 tablespoons oil in small bowl.
Fluff couscous with fork; spoon into large bowl.
Add sliced green onions, chickpeas, carrots, dates, pine nuts, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; toss lightly.
Add vinaigrette; toss again.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	253.75 Kcal (1062 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.24g	23%
Sodium	262.54mg	11%
Potassium	360.16mg	8%
Total Carbs	30.13g	10%
Sugars	21.53g	86%
Dietary Fiber	3.69g	15%
Protein	2.29g	5%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	39.6mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	253.97 Kcal (1063 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.26g	23%
Sodium	262.77mg	11%
Potassium	360.47mg	8%
Total Carbs	30.16g	10%
Sugars	21.55g	86%
Dietary Fiber	3.69g	15%
Protein	2.29g	5%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	39.6mg	4%

* 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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