Directions:
- In a small saucepan simmer lentils in water to cover by 2 inches until tender but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes, and drain well.
- Transfer hot lentils to a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cool lentils completely, stirring occasionally.
- In a saucepan bring water to a boil and add couscous and salt.
- Remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and cool completely, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl whisk together garlic paste, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir lentils and dressing into couscous. Chill salad, covered, at least 3 hours and up to 24.
- Just before serving, stir in remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 384.94 Kcal (1612 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 125.16 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 13.91g | 21% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 16.82mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 420.23mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 482.21mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 46.55g | 16% | |
| Sugars | 3.77g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.34g | 53% | |
| Protein | 15.52g | 31% | |
| Vitamin C | 15.2mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin A | 1mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 142.6mg | 792% | |
| Calcium | 163.7mg | 16% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 156.86 Kcal (657 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 51 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.67g | 21% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 6.85mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 171.24mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 196.49mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 18.97g | 16% | |
| Sugars | 1.54g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.44g | 53% | |
| Protein | 6.32g | 31% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.2mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 58.1mg | 792% | |
| Calcium | 66.7mg | 16% | |
* 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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