Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups water
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 tbsp oil
2 cups chickpeas, drained
1 zucchini, quartered and cut into small pieces
1 cucumber, peeled and cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped parsley
2 cups chopped spinach
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
5 tsp sugar
2 tsp garlic, finely minced
1/3 cup oil

Directions:

Boil water and first amount of oil, add couscous take off heat put lid on and let sit for about 5 minutes.
Cool Transfer couscous to a large bowl, add chickpeas, zucchini, cucumber, parsley and spinach.
In another bowl mix lemon juice, chili powder, salt, pepper, sugar, garlic and oil.
Pour over salad and mix well.
Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	227.14 Kcal (951 kJ)
Calories from fat	89.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.99g	15%
Sodium	318.65mg	13%
Potassium	232.16mg	5%
Total Carbs	29.17g	10%
Sugars	1.7g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.25g	9%
Protein	6.96g	14%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	69.4mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.4 Kcal (579 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.09g	15%
Sodium	194.15mg	13%
Potassium	141.46mg	5%
Total Carbs	17.78g	10%
Sugars	1.03g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.37g	9%
Protein	4.24g	14%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	9%
Iron	0.8mg	8%
Calcium	42.3mg	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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