Moroccan Couscous Salad
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 3
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Moroccan Couscous Salad calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons peanut oil or olive oil
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3/4-1 cup couscous
1 1/4 cups water or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 1/2-3 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
1/2 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper or red bell pepper, chopped
1-1 1/2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Directions
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.