Warm Chickpea Salad on Couscous
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup couscous, dry, look for whole wheat (or quinoa)
- 1 tsp olive oil, or veg broth
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1/4 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked
- 1 Tbsp black olives, chopped
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Couscous: Boil some water and put the couscous in a bowl. Pour in enough boiling water to cover the couscous then seal with a plate or plastic wrap to steam for 5 minutes, or until it’s soft.
- Quinoa: Put the quinoa, water and a pinch of salt in a pot with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to boil, then turn down to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until it’s soft and dry.
- Saute the garlic, onion and carrot lightly in oil or veggie broth, then add the spinach to wilt, the chickpeas to warm, and drizzle the vinegar and olives for flavor. Serve with couscous or quinoa.
Nutrition
Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 11550IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 4.1mg
