Mediterranean Couscous and Vegetables Recipe

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Mediterranean Couscous and Vegetables
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Directions:

  1. In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the chicken broth to boiling.
  2. Add in couscous; remove from heat, cover and set aside for about 10 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Meanwhile in a skillet heat oil over medium heat.
  4. Add in zucchini, green and red bell peppers, onion and garlic; cook stirring until veggies are crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes (don't over cook the veggies!).
  5. Stir in the chickpeas, tomato and olives; stir until just heated through.
  6. Transfer the couscous mixture to a large bowl and fluff with a fork.
  7. Add in the veggie mixture with the lemon juice, salt and pepper to the couscous mixture and toss well to combine.
  8. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for minimum of 2 hours or more.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 330.79 Kcal (1385 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.34g 24%
Sodium 910.03mg 38%
Potassium 279.91mg 6%
Total Carbs 40.21g 13%
Sugars 5.19g 21%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g 27%
Protein 8.29g 17%
Vitamin C 52.9mg 88%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 146.7mg 815%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 105.75 Kcal (443 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.9g 24%
Sodium 290.92mg 38%
Potassium 89.48mg 6%
Total Carbs 12.86g 13%
Sugars 1.66g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2.14g 27%
Protein 2.65g 17%
Vitamin C 16.9mg 88%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 33%
Iron 46.9mg 815%
Calcium 20.5mg 6%

* 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

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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