Greek Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 cups diced plum tomatoes
1 cup diced peeled cucumber
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup small ripe olives, halved
3 tbsp diced red onion
1 (15 1/2-oz) can chickpeas ( garbanzo beans), drained
1/4 cup water
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper

Directions:

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous and oregano. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Combine couscous, tomatoes, and next 5 ingredients (tomatoes through chickpeas) in a bowl; set aside.
Combine 1/4 cup water and remaining ingredients; stir well with a whisk. Pour dressing over couscous mixture, tossing gently to coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	292.35 Kcal (1224 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.12g	14%
Cholesterol	11.01mg	4%
Sodium	300.45mg	13%
Potassium	343.4mg	7%
Total Carbs	42.48g	14%
Sugars	3.93g	16%
Dietary Fiber	4.08g	16%
Protein	9.91g	20%
Vitamin C	13.8mg	23%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	100.6mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	104.07 Kcal (436 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.25g	14%
Cholesterol	3.92mg	4%
Sodium	106.95mg	13%
Potassium	122.23mg	7%
Total Carbs	15.12g	14%
Sugars	1.4g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.45g	16%
Protein	3.53g	20%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	23%
Iron	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	35.8mg	10%

* 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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bitter
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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

5.8

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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