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Warm Chickpea Salad on Couscous

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Main Dish
Author: Heather Nicholds

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