Herbed Garden Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup whole wheat couscous or 1 cup couscous
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium cucumber, coarsely chopped
1 medium green sweet pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh chives, snipped
1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, snipped
1/4 cup fresh mint, snipped
1/4 cup fresh oregano, snipped
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped

Directions:

Cook couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, sweet pepper, chives, parsley, mint and oregano. Fold in couscous.
In small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over couscous mixture and toss to combine.
Spoon into serving bowl or cover and chill up to 24 hours.
To serve, top with feta chees and walnuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	483.1 Kcal (2023 kJ)
Calories from fat	286.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.84g	49%
Cholesterol	16.69mg	6%
Sodium	522.67mg	22%
Potassium	587.18mg	12%
Total Carbs	35.35g	12%
Sugars	9.49g	38%
Dietary Fiber	7.22g	29%
Protein	11.45g	23%
Vitamin C	63.3mg	105%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	91.1mg	506%
Calcium	213.2mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	152.3 Kcal (638 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.04g	49%
Cholesterol	5.26mg	6%
Sodium	164.77mg	22%
Potassium	185.11mg	12%
Total Carbs	11.14g	12%
Sugars	2.99g	38%
Dietary Fiber	2.27g	29%
Protein	3.61g	23%
Vitamin C	20mg	105%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	28.7mg	506%
Calcium	67.2mg	21%

* 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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