Couscous Salad 1

3 hours Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

803 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	cups	stock
3/4	teaspoon	cinnamon
1/2	teaspoon	ginger	ground
1/2	teaspoon	cumin	ground
1/4	teaspoon	turmeric
1	cup	couscous
1	medium	carrot	cut into 1/4 inch dice
1	small	red onion	cut into 1/4 inch dice
1	small	sweet red bell pepper	cut into 1/4 inch dice
1	small	cucumber	cut into 1/4 inch dice
1	small	granny smith apples	cut into 1/4 inch dice
1/3	cup	currants
2	cups	chickpeas (garbanzo beans)	canned, rinsed and drained
1/4	cup	lemon juice	fresh
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper	freshly ground

Directions

In a heavy medium saucepan, whisk together the stock, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, and turmeric.

Add the couscous in a slow steady stream, stirring constantly, and continue to boil, stirring, for 1 minute.

Cover the pot tightly, remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes.

Fluff the couscous grains with a fork, transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool.

Then fluff again, rubbing with your fingers to break up any lumps.

Add the carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, apple, currants and chick peas and toss.

In a small jar with a lid, shake the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil with the lemon juice, salt and pepper until well mixed.

Pour over the salad and toss well.

Cover and refrigerate for several hours or up to 3 days.

Season with additional salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste before serving

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 931g

Amount per Serving

Calories 803 8% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.0g	11%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	6%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 1698mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 156.0g	52%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	77%
Sugars 17.0g
Protein 32.0g	64%

Vitamin A	129%		Vitamin C	196%
Calcium	19%		Iron	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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