Date and Chickpea Cous Cous Recipe

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Date and Chickpea Cous Cous
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Directions:

  1. Rinse sultanas and chopped dates. Put in a small bowl with the lemon juice, set aside to soak.
  2. Melt butter and oil in wide, heavy based saucepan or skillet (it will need a lid later) on med heat.
  3. When butter starts bubbling, add onion flakes, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, white pepper, ground coriander. Sautee until fragrant.
  4. Add chickpeas, grated carrot, broccoli, toasted almonds. Stir to coat with spices.
  5. Tip in dates and sultanas, including the lemon juice. Sautee a few more minutes.
  6. Add 1 1/2 cups stock and bring to the boil.
  7. Add 1 1/2 cups cous cous, stir well and bring back to boil. Take off heat and cover.
  8. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. When all the liquid is absorbed, fluff up cous cous with a fork and serve as a main or side dish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 866.55 Kcal (3628 kJ)
Calories from fat 318.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.4g 54%
Cholesterol 5.09mg 2%
Sodium 215.32mg 9%
Potassium 1420.01mg 30%
Total Carbs 108.35g 36%
Sugars 28.71g 115%
Dietary Fiber 18.68g 75%
Protein 35.36g 71%
Vitamin C 33.9mg 57%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 6.5mg 36%
Calcium 212.2mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 269.25 Kcal (1127 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 1.58mg 2%
Sodium 66.9mg 9%
Potassium 441.22mg 30%
Total Carbs 33.67g 36%
Sugars 8.92g 115%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g 75%
Protein 10.99g 71%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 57%
Iron 2mg 36%
Calcium 65.9mg 21%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.5
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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