Kittencal's Greek Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups chicken broth (i use a garlic flavored broth for this) or 1 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/2-1 tsp dried oregano
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 -2 cup diced peeled cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup small ripe olives, halved
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, well drained ( garbonzo beans)
1/4 cup water
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 -3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
salt (to taste)

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	327.38 Kcal (1371 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.42g	21%
Cholesterol	16.69mg	6%
Sodium	561.41mg	23%
Potassium	351.53mg	7%
Total Carbs	40.83g	14%
Sugars	3.24g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.56g	14%
Protein	9.81g	20%
Vitamin C	17.7mg	29%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	133.6mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	112.16 Kcal (470 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.6g	21%
Cholesterol	5.72mg	6%
Sodium	192.33mg	23%
Potassium	120.43mg	7%
Total Carbs	13.99g	14%
Sugars	1.11g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	14%
Protein	3.36g	20%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	29%
Iron	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	45.8mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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