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Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad Recipe

Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup couscous
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 cup boiling water
5 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 large orange bell pepper , cut in bite-sized sticks
1 large onion , cut around its equator and cut into thin slices
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
salt
ground black pepper
1 (16 oz) can chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Directions:

Place couscous and dried cherries in a med. bowl. add boiling water; immediately cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit until water is completely absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add peppers and onions, sauteing until tender, about 5 minutes, and seasoning with cumin, ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper as they cook. add to couscous, along with chickpeas and cilantro.
Whisk remaining 3 tablespoons of oil with vinegar and orange juice concentrate. pour over salad. toss to coat. cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	252.36 Kcal (1057 kJ)
Calories from fat	110 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.22g	19%
Sodium	17.93mg	1%
Potassium	189.68mg	4%
Total Carbs	31.2g	10%
Sugars	5.8g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.4g	10%
Protein	4.74g	9%
Vitamin C	15mg	25%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	29.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	181.6 Kcal (760 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.79g	19%
Sodium	12.9mg	1%
Potassium	136.5mg	4%
Total Carbs	22.45g	10%
Sugars	4.17g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	10%
Protein	3.41g	9%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	25%
Iron	0.5mg	4%
Calcium	21.2mg	3%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.6

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free

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