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Couscous Salad With Cinnamon Vinaigrette Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup canola oil
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin
2 1/3 cups canned chicken broth
1 (10 oz) box couscous
3/4 cup dried cranberries or 3/4 cup currants
3 tbsp shallots, minced
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
5 green onions, chopped
1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained ( chick-peas)
5 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

Directions:

Bring first three ingredients to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring mixture constantly. Pour into small bowl; cool.
Bring broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
Mix in couscous and cranberries. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand five minutes.
Transfer couscous to bowl; fluff with fork. Cool.
Whisk shallot and vinegar into oil mixture. Pour over couscous.
Mix in green onions, beans and mint.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve cold or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	597.3 Kcal (2501 kJ)
Calories from fat	336.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.44g	58%
Cholesterol	59.71mg	20%
Sodium	604.7mg	25%
Potassium	384.73mg	8%
Total Carbs	32.23g	11%
Sugars	16.16g	65%
Dietary Fiber	4.84g	19%
Protein	31.79g	64%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	31%
Iron	113.2mg	629%
Calcium	89.8mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	255.43 Kcal (1069 kJ)
Calories from fat	144.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.01g	58%
Cholesterol	25.53mg	20%
Sodium	258.6mg	25%
Potassium	164.53mg	8%
Total Carbs	13.78g	11%
Sugars	6.91g	65%
Dietary Fiber	2.07g	19%
Protein	13.6g	64%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	31%
Iron	48.4mg	629%
Calcium	38.4mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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