Minted Apricot Couscous Recipe

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/3 cup water
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp honey
1 cup couscous
4 fresh apricots halved and pitted
1/2 hothouse , seedless cucumber 1/4 in. dice
3 tbsp fineyl chopped mint leaves
1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large saucepan, over med-hi heat, bring water, olive oil, honey, and cumin to a boil. Stir in couscous and immediately remove pan from heat. Cover pan and set aside for 5 minutes.
Fluff couscous and add remaining ingredients.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	190.45 Kcal (797 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.37g	11%
Sodium	4.87mg	0%
Potassium	118.39mg	3%
Total Carbs	27.01g	9%
Sugars	4.1g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.95g	8%
Protein	4.04g	8%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	6%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	18.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	162.89 Kcal (682 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.3g	11%
Sodium	4.17mg	0%
Potassium	101.25mg	3%
Total Carbs	23.1g	9%
Sugars	3.5g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	8%
Protein	3.46g	8%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	6%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	16mg	2%

* 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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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

4

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
sodium free,
cholesterol free

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