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Couscous with Spicy Garlic Sauce Printer Friendly Ingredients 2 T. olive oil                                                                              1 medium onion, chopped                                                               2 c. chicken broth                                                                             1 c. instant couscous                                                          1-15oz can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and warmed                              2 c. cooked chicken, pork or lamb (Cut into 1/2 inch cubes)                                                            Sauce:   ½ c. olive oil                                                        1 T. paprika (sweet/hot, desired) 2 tsp. minced garlic ½ tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper ¼ c. chopped fresh cilantro   Directions In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, heat oil and cook onion until translucent, about 3 or 4 minutes.  Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Pour couscous in a steady stream into boiling broth, stirring constantly.  Bring to boil again and remove from heat. Stir in chickpeas and meat.  Cover pan and allow standing until couscous is tender and broth is absorbed, about 10 to15 minutes.  Fluff mixture with two forks. Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix together all sauce ingredients until thoroughly blended. To serve, garnish couscous with cilantro and pass sauce separately.  Stir sauce right before spooning over couscous.     Nutrition Facts Serving Size  Servings Per Container 4 Amount Per Serving Calories  Calories From Fat  % Daily Value * Total Fat  Saturated Fat  Trans Fat    Cholesterol  Sodium  Total Carbohydrate  Dietary Fiber  Sugars  Protein    Vitamin A   % • Vitamin C   % Calcium  % • Iron  % * Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:   Calories 2,000 2,2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g    Saturated Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram:       Fat 9   •   Carbohydrate 4   •   Protein 4