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Citrusy Pecan Garbanzo Couscous: A Salad For Cold Weather

 
This recipe belongs to the top 10% of the healthiest recipes.healthy
This recipe is vegetarian.vegetarian
This recipe is vegan.vegan
This recipe can be made completely dairy-free.dairy-free
 
One serving costs about $2.79 One serving costs about $2.79

$2.79 per serving

41 people like this recipe

41 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

2 vegetarian,vegan,dairy-free,healthy,dairy free,lacto ovo vegetarian,vegan side dish,lunch,main course,salad,main dish,dinner
spoonacular Score:97%

Spoonacular Score: 97%

 

If you have about 45 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Citrusy Pecan Garbanzo Couscous: A Salad For Cold Weather might be an amazing dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe to try. This main course has 570 calories, 15g of protein, and 18g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 2 and costs $2.79 per serving. 41 person have made this recipe and would make it again. Head to the store and pick up parsley, paprika, israeli couscous, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Foodista. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 97%. This score is spectacular. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Winter Fruit Salad: Cool Food for Cold Weather, Citrusy Couscous Salad with Olives, and Cold-Weather Venison Chili.

Salad works really well with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gruener Veltliner. Sauvignon Blanc and Gruner Veltliner both have herby notes that complement salads with enough acid to match tart vinaigrettes, while a Chardonnay can be a good pick for creamy salad dressings. The HdV Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 72 dollars per bottle.

HdV Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay

Fresh floral, citrus and white peach aromas on the nose open into a silken palate offering intense bright stone fruit, pear, and minerality. Exceptional freshness is balanced by a rich mouthfeel and profound, mineral depth. With beauty, class and focus, this wine has excellent aging potential.

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Ingredients

Servings:
1 ounce
1 ounce canned garbanzo beans
canned garbanzo beans
2 Tbsps
2 Tbsps dried currants
dried currants
2 Tbsps
2 Tbsps dried currants
dried currants
2
2  green onions
green onions
0.5 tsps
0.5 tsps ground cumin
ground cumin
1 cup
1 cup whole wheat israeli couscous
whole wheat israeli couscous
1
1  orange (juice)
orange (juice)
1 Tbsp
1 Tbsp olive oil
olive oil
some
some parsley
parsley
0.25 cup
0.25 cup pecans
pecans
1
1  red bell pepper
red bell pepper
1 tsp
1 tsp rice vinegar
rice vinegar
some
some salt and pepper
salt and pepper
0.13 tsps
0.13 tsps smoked paprika
smoked paprika
1 ounce canned garbanzo beans
1 ounce
canned garbanzo beans
2 Tbsps dried currants
2 Tbsps
dried currants
2 Tbsps dried currants
2 Tbsps
dried currants
2  green onions
2
green onions
0.5 tsps ground cumin
0.5 tsps
ground cumin
1 cup whole wheat israeli couscous
1 cup
whole wheat israeli couscous
1  orange (juice)
1
orange (juice)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp
olive oil
some parsley
some
parsley
0.25 cup pecans
0.25 cup
pecans
1  red bell pepper
1
red bell pepper
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp
rice vinegar
some salt and pepper
some
salt and pepper
0.13 tsps smoked paprika
0.13 tsps
smoked paprika

Equipment

mixing bowl
mixing bowl
mixing bowl
mixing bowl


Instructions

  1. Prepare couscous according to package instructions. Meanwhile combine all remaining ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Drain couscous and add to bowl while still hot. Thoroughly mix all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve warm.

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Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $2.95
Ingredient
1 ounce canned garbanzo beans
2 tablespoons dried currants
2 tablespoons dried currants
2 green onions
½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup whole wheat israeli couscous
1 orange (juice)
1 tablespoon olive oil
some parsley
¼ cups pecans
1 red bell pepper
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
⅛ teaspoons smoked paprika
Price
$0.06
$0.32
$0.32
$0.16
$0.07
$2.87
$0.12
$0.17
$0.32
$0.85
$0.60
$0.02
$0.03
$5.90

Nutritional Information

Quickview
613 Calories
15g Protein
18g Total Fat
101g Carbs
72% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
613k
31%

Fat
18g
28%

  Saturated Fat
2g
13%

Carbohydrates
101g
34%

  Sugar
24g
27%

Cholesterol
0.0mg
0%

Sodium
262mg
11%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
15g
30%

Vitamin C
100mg
122%

Vitamin K
99µg
94%

Manganese
1mg
83%

Vitamin A
2479IU
50%

Fiber
9g
38%

Copper
0.53mg
27%

Phosphorus
254mg
25%

Vitamin B6
0.48mg
24%

Vitamin B1
0.35mg
24%

Vitamin B3
4mg
23%

Magnesium
85mg
21%

Potassium
704mg
20%

Folate
76µg
19%

Iron
3mg
17%

Vitamin E
2mg
16%

Vitamin B5
1mg
15%

Zinc
1mg
12%

Vitamin B2
0.21mg
12%

Calcium
88mg
9%

Selenium
1µg
2%

covered percent of daily need

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