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Minty Chickpea Salad With Couscous Recipe

Minty Chickpea Salad With Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (10 oz) box couscous
1 (15 1/2 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tsp grated orange zest
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt and pepper
2 lbs beefsteak tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint , torn
1/4 cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped

Directions:

Place the couscous in a medium bowl, pour 1 1/2 cups hot tap water over the top, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Stir in the chickpeas, orange zest, 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
In a separate bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the remaining oil.
Spoon the couscous and tomatoes onto a platter and sprinkle with the almonds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	218.22 Kcal (914 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.1g	19%
Sodium	32.02mg	1%
Potassium	216.62mg	5%
Total Carbs	13.94g	5%
Sugars	2.5g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.31g	13%
Protein	3.66g	7%
Vitamin C	40.3mg	67%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	89.2mg	496%
Calcium	67.2mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	69.47 Kcal (291 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.85g	19%
Sodium	10.19mg	1%
Potassium	68.96mg	5%
Total Carbs	4.44g	5%
Sugars	0.8g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	13%
Protein	1.17g	7%
Vitamin C	12.8mg	67%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	28.4mg	496%
Calcium	21.4mg	7%

* 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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savory
bitter
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