Moroccan Couscous with Chickpeas

Preparation time: 10 min	Servings: 6
Cooking time: 5 min

Ingredients:

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 tsp cayenne

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp paprika

2 tbsp scallions, minced

1/4 cup parsley, minced

1 tbsp cumin seed

1 tsp coriander seed

2 cups couscous

4 cups boiling water

1 cup canned chickpeas, (garbanzo beans), drained

Cooking Directions:

Pour boiling water over the couscous in a heat-proof bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until the water is absorbed. Add chickpeas, parsley and scallions. Combine remaining ingredients in another bowl and pour over the couscous and chickpeas. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve. Note: Ideally diabetics should meet with a professional dietitian to plan an individualized diet plan. There is no single diet that meets all the needs of everyone with diabetes.

Nutritionist Recommended For:

Low Cholesterol

Low Sodium

Nutrition Facts

Calories 300

% Calories From Fat 16.8%

Total Fat 5.6g

Saturated Fats 0.8g

Mono-unsaturated Fats 3.6g

Poly-unsaturated Fats 0.9g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 140mg

Total Carbohydrates 52g

Dietary Fiber 4.8g

Sugar 0.6g

Protein 9.2g

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Vitamins

Thiamin B1 0.14 mg

Vitamin B12 0 mcg

Vitamin K 49 mcg

Vitamin A 520 IU

Niacin B3 2 mg

Pantothenic Acid 0.81 mg

Riboflavin B2 0.079 mg

Vitamin C 11 mg

Vitamin D 0 IU

Vitamin B6 0.32 mg

Vitamin E 1.1 mg

Choline 21 mg

Minerals

Manganese 0.46 mg

Magnesium 35 mg

Calcium 52 mg

Zinc 1 mg

Phosphorus 87 mg

Copper 0.18 mg

Fluoride 110 mcg

Selenium 50 mcg

Sodium 140 mg

Potassium 240 mg

Iron 2.3 mg

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