Crunchy couscous salad

It would be hard to find a healthier salad than this delicious crunchy couscous salad. A perfect and tasty way to enjoy couscous, ready in 15 minutes.

Serves: 6 (as a side, or 4 as a light meal)

Time to make: 15 mins

Ingredients

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1 cup cooked chickpeagarbanzoXsgarbanzosX (or 300g can)

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

½ tablespoon oil

1 can chopped tomatoes

1 red capsicum, chopped

large pinch oregano

1 dried chilli, chopped

¾ cup vegetable stock (or chicken stock)

1 cup couscous

large handful fresh coriandercilantroX, chopped

squeeze of lemon juice

salt and pepper

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Instructions

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1 Sauté the onion, garlic and capsicum in a large pan. When soft add the chopped tomatoes, stock, herbs and chilli. Stir in the chickpeas, salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.

2 Remove from the heat and stir in the couscous, chopped coriander and lemon juice. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to swell. Adjust the seasoning and serve warm or cold.

Variations

See also:

How to cook couscous

What to do with couscous

Recipe ideas:

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Spiced chicken with couscous

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Fruity couscous

Couscous chilli con carne

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Crunchy couscous salad

Warm moroccan beef and couscous salad

Orange and pear couscous crumble

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 202 cal

Kilojoules 845 kJ

Protein 9 g

Total fat 3.2 g

Saturated fat 0.7 g

Carbohydrates 34.8 g

Sugar 13 g

Dietary fibre 6.2 g

Sodium 440 mg

Calcium 50 mg

Iron 2.3 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.