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Middle Eastern Rice Salad Recipe

Middle Eastern Rice Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 (16-oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes or until onion begins to brown. Remove from heat, and stir in chickpeas, cumin, and salt. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
Combine rice, onion-chickpea mixture, dates, mint, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss well until thoroughly combined. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	355.22 Kcal (1487 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.36g	17%
Sodium	290.3mg	12%
Potassium	386.24mg	8%
Total Carbs	60.6g	20%
Sugars	20.89g	84%
Dietary Fiber	6.62g	26%
Protein	5.63g	11%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	89.5mg	497%
Calcium	73.9mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	140.16 Kcal (587 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.48g	17%
Sodium	114.54mg	12%
Potassium	152.39mg	8%
Total Carbs	23.91g	20%
Sugars	8.24g	84%
Dietary Fiber	2.61g	26%
Protein	2.22g	11%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	25%
Iron	35.3mg	497%
Calcium	29.2mg	7%

* 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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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