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Couscous with Arugula and Balsamic Tomatoes Recipe

Couscous with Arugula and Balsamic Tomatoes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/2 cup
1 1/2 cup fine diced yellow onion
3 tbsp minced garlic
6 cups chicken stock
1 tbsp salt, plus more for seasoning
1 tsp white pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 1/2 cup diced dried apricot
6 cups moroccan couscous
3 cups chopped seedless kalamata olives
12 oz pine nuts, toasted
1 cup snipped chives
3 cups feta cheese
8 whole roma tomatoes
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 lb baby arugula, for garnish

Directions:

In a heavy sauce pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and lightly saute onions until opaque. Add garlic and saute to aroma. Add the chicken stock, salt, white pepper and dried apricot and bring to a full boil. Place the couscous in a 4 quart pan and pour the chicken stock mixture over and mix thoroughly. Cover tightly and wrap - allow to stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and fold in olives and pine nuts, chives and feta cheese. Meanwhile, fine dice the seedless flesh of the Roma tomato, toss in the 1/2 cup olive oil and 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and white pepper and garnish with arugula.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	125.19 Kcal (524 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.63g	13%
Cholesterol	5.92mg	2%
Sodium	330.13mg	14%
Potassium	127.05mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.44g	3%
Sugars	3.53g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	2%
Protein	3.19g	6%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	4%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	44.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	159.54 Kcal (668 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.99g	13%
Cholesterol	7.54mg	2%
Sodium	420.71mg	14%
Potassium	161.91mg	3%
Total Carbs	12.03g	3%
Sugars	4.5g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	2%
Protein	4.07g	6%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	4%
Iron	0.7mg	3%
Calcium	57.2mg	4%

* 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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