Quick CousCous Lunch

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 299.4
  • Total Fat: 8.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 141.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 48.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
  • Protein: 9.5 g

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Introduction

Couscous and garbanzo beans are super filling and cook in a flash. Vegan. Couscous and garbanzo beans are super filling and cook in a flash. Vegan.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1/2 cup raw onions, diced
    1 large garlic clove, minced
    2 Tbsp olive oil (no need for Extra Virgin)
    1 miniature box raisins (.5 oz)
    1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and well drained
    1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
    1/4 tsp ground clove
    1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
    1 cup water
    1cup dry RiceSelect TriColor couscous
    juice of 1 lemon
    2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint (optional)

Directions

In a medium saucepan, saute oil, onion and garlic until slightly caramelized. Add water, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, and raisins. Heat to boiling. Add couscous and garbanzo beans. Cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 4 minutes. Fluff with fork. Stir in lemon juice and mint. Serve hot or cold.

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings