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Couscous & Roasted Spiced Chickpeas & Pine Nuts Recipe

Couscous & Roasted Spiced Chickpeas & Pine Nuts Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (19 oz) can chickpeas
3 tbsp olive oil (divided )
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 cup couscous
1 cup water (boiling )
1 lemon ( zested)
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp honey
3 tbsp fresh mint
1 bunch arugula (or spinach)
1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted )

Directions:

Heat oven to 400°F.
Combine first seven ingredients (1 tablespoon oil) and mix thoroughly.
Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes shaking pan as needed till crispy.
Combine the couscous of your choice as directed on the package.
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, mint, and shake well.
Add arugula or spinach to the hot couscous.
Mix the vinaigrette with the couscous mixture.
Divide among bowls,.
Sprinkle on the chick peas over top and also the pine nuts.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	364.1 Kcal (1524 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.23g	27%
Sodium	305.53mg	13%
Potassium	287.08mg	6%
Total Carbs	44.23g	15%
Sugars	4.14g	17%
Dietary Fiber	4.96g	20%
Protein	8.58g	17%
Vitamin C	16.1mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	68.2mg	379%
Calcium	53.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	214.08 Kcal (896 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.13g	27%
Sodium	179.64mg	13%
Potassium	168.79mg	6%
Total Carbs	26g	15%
Sugars	2.43g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.91g	20%
Protein	5.04g	17%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	19%
Iron	40.1mg	379%
Calcium	31.4mg	5%

* 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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