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Couscous with Chickpeas and Carrots
Photo: Lily Banse

Couscous with Chickpeas and Carrots

9 ingredients 6 cups openrecipes
Couscous with Chickpeas and Carrots

"Because my Moroccan-style couscous cooks in four to five minutes, it's another side dish that's equally good for a simple supper or a large feast. To dress it up, add shredded carrots and a can of chickpeas."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

801
Calories
47g
Protein
34g
Fat
79g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Couscous 1 cup cooked (157g) 176
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Chickpea 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 134
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups canned chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
  • 1 (10 ounce) package plain couscous
  • 1 (16 ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper
  • chopped parsley (optional)

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