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Middle Eastern Couscous Salad Recipe

Middle Eastern Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 oz couscous
1 lb eggplant
9 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tsp ground cumin
1 lemon
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
seasoning
12 black olives, stoned and roughly chopped
6 tbsp coriander, chopped
2 oz pine nuts, toasted

Directions:

Soak the couscous in 9 fluid ounces cold water.
Pre-heat the oven to 200°C Cut the eggplant into 1/4 slices, cut these in 2 lengthways then cut all across in 1/4 slices (you should end up with short'chip'-shaped pieces).
Toss in 3 tablespoons of the oil, 2 teaspoons of the cumin and a little seasoning then roast in the oven for 15- 20 mintes, until softened.
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing: zest the lemon, adding the zest to the couscous then juice and add about 1 teaspoon of salt.
Allow to dissolve, then add the garlic plus the remaining cumin and olive oil.
Whisk thoroughly and add to the couscous- this will be partially absorbed.
When the eggplant is cooked, allow to cool a little then stir into the couscous, along with the olives, coriander and pine nuts.
Toss well and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	768.41 Kcal (3217 kJ)
Calories from fat	409.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.49g	70%
Sodium	146.52mg	6%
Potassium	660.93mg	14%
Total Carbs	78.11g	26%
Sugars	5.85g	23%
Dietary Fiber	9.36g	37%
Protein	15.32g	31%
Vitamin C	25.8mg	43%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	90.5mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	280.93 Kcal (1176 kJ)
Calories from fat	149.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.63g	70%
Sodium	53.57mg	6%
Potassium	241.63mg	14%
Total Carbs	28.56g	26%
Sugars	2.14g	23%
Dietary Fiber	3.42g	37%
Protein	5.6g	31%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	43%
Iron	1.5mg	22%
Calcium	33.1mg	9%

* 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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