Tomato Chickpea Couscous

Couscous is a staple food in many North African and Middle Eastern cuisines, and it is traditionally prepared by steaming the small granules of durum wheat semolina.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Tomato Chickpea Couscous

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Couscous
• 1 can Chickpeas
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 bunch Fresh parsley
• 1 bunch Fresh mint
• 1 juice of Lemon
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the couscous according to the package instructions.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped parsley, chopped mint, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.
3. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
4. Let the flavors meld for about 5 minutes before serving.
5. Serve the tomato chickpea couscous as a main course or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 10g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.