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Warm Couscous Salad

URL: https://www.foodbymaria.com/warm-couscous-salad/

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 large shallot, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup capers
  • ¼ cup sundried tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • ½ tsp cracked pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable bullion paste
  • 1 ½ cups hot water
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup chickpeas
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 lemon zest + juice
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
  • cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Toast cumin seeds and chili flakes for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add diced shallot and minced garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until soft and golden.
  4. Stir in capers, sundried tomatoes, salt, and pepper, cooking for a few more minutes.
  5. Add vegetable bullion paste and half of the lemon juice, stirring to combine.
  6. Incorporate sliced zucchini and chickpeas, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add couscous, hot water, and lemon zest, bringing to a boil.
  8. Simmer for 10-12 minutes to cook the couscous.
  9. Stir in the remaining lemon juice, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and parsley, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
127
Total fat
8.7g
Total carbohydrates
11.2g
Total protein
4.1g
Sodium
1482.8mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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