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Couscous with Spicy Garlic Sauce
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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