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Moroccan Couscous With Chickpeas and Tomatoes Recipe

Moroccan Couscous With Chickpeas and Tomatoes Recipe

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Moroccan Couscous With Chickpeas and Tomatoes

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup instant couscous
1/3 cup dried currant
2/3 cup water, boiling (or vegetable broth)
16 oz chickpeas (canned )
10 oz tomatoes (can diced with chilies)
1/2 cup peas , tiny frozen
1/2 tsp cumin, ground
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tsp mint, fresh, minced
2 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

Combine couscous and currants in a medium bowl. Pour boiling water or broth over.
Mix with a fork so all couscous is moistened, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Combine drained chickpeas and tomatoes with their liquid in a microwave-safe dish (or small saucepan). Microwave on high power (or cook) until hot, 3 minutes. Add peas, cumin, salt and cayenne; mix well.
Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste to couscous; fluff with a fork to separate grains.
Spoon into serving bowl; top with chickpea mixture and sprinkle cilantro, mint & lemon juice over top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	395.77 Kcal (1657 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.94g	6%
Sodium	671.74mg	28%
Potassium	603.58mg	13%
Total Carbs	76.63g	26%
Sugars	12.15g	49%
Dietary Fiber	5.57g	22%
Protein	16.46g	33%
Vitamin C	18.1mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	10.4mg	58%
Calcium	111mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	128.23 Kcal (537 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.28g	6%
Sodium	217.64mg	28%
Potassium	195.56mg	13%
Total Carbs	24.83g	26%
Sugars	3.94g	49%
Dietary Fiber	1.8g	22%
Protein	5.33g	33%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	30%
Iron	3.4mg	58%
Calcium	36mg	11%

* 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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