Moroccan Couscous Salad
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- Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
2 tablespoons peanut oil or olive oil1/8 teaspoon turmeric1/8 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1/8 teaspoon cumin1/8 teaspoon cayenne3/4-1 cup couscous1 1/4 cups water or vegetable stock2 tablespoons orange juice1 1/2-3 teaspoons brown sugar1/2 (15 ounce) can chickpeas1/2 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges1/2 red onion, chopped1/2 green bell pepper or red bell pepper, chopped1-1 1/2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in medium saucepan. Add all spices and dry couscous. Stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Being careful not to burn.
2. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand about 5 minutes.
3.Transfer to serving bowl and fluff with a fork.
4. In a small bowl combine 3 tbsp oil, orange juice, sugar, and salt to taste. Blend well.
5. Add remaining veggies and dressing. Combine well. Add cilantro and nuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Number of Servings: 3
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHESOLOVELY.
2. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand about 5 minutes.
3.Transfer to serving bowl and fluff with a fork.
4. In a small bowl combine 3 tbsp oil, orange juice, sugar, and salt to taste. Blend well.
5. Add remaining veggies and dressing. Combine well. Add cilantro and nuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Number of Servings: 3
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHESOLOVELY.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 385.6
- Total Fat: 10.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 12.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 65.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
- Protein: 10.1 g
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