Roasted-Pepper Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/3 cups instant couscous
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
1 12- oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and minced
1 15- oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup basil leaves , torn in half
1/4 cup nicoise olives, pitted

Directions:

Place the couscous in a large bowl. Bring 2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil. Pour the water over the couscous and cover with plastic wrap. Let sit for 10 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and zucchini and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and onion, along with the remaining ingredients, to the couscous and mix well. Season with additional salt and freshly ground pepper, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	477.98 Kcal (2001 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.75g	20%
Sodium	403.52mg	17%
Potassium	366.26mg	8%
Total Carbs	75.02g	25%
Sugars	3.77g	15%
Dietary Fiber	4.33g	17%
Protein	15.32g	31%
Vitamin C	88mg	147%
Iron	23mg	128%
Calcium	74.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.08 Kcal (653 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.16g	20%
Sodium	131.77mg	17%
Potassium	119.6mg	8%
Total Carbs	24.5g	25%
Sugars	1.23g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.42g	17%
Protein	5g	31%
Vitamin C	28.7mg	147%
Iron	7.5mg	128%
Calcium	24.4mg	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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