Chickpea and Couscous Delight Recipe
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Chickpea and Couscous Delight

By: Jennifer 
"This simple recipe is so enjoyable, I tend to make it frequently when I find I don't have time to make anything else!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (60)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white vinegar
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous, and remove from heat. Cover, and let stand about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  2. In a large bowl, mix couscous and garbanzo beans. Toss in tomatoes and cucumbers. Stir olive oil and vinegar into the mixture. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 147 | Total Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by vanessajbaca   view full review
I found this recipe delicious but I did tweak quite a bit so I can't give the full five stars....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2006 by Katie Goodfellow   view full review
This is a very simple and healthy recipe. The only problem I found was that it is a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2007 by frenchie   view full review
Nice simple recipe. Glad I read the other reviews which inspired me to make some changes of my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2003 by Anu   view full review
Wonderfully easy and tasty! I peppered this nicely, and didn't add any extra salt. Next time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by Dawn H.   view full review
This was a nice and simple recipe. I added a bit more olive oil and vinegar for more of a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2008 by jensmith   view full review
While the recipe was OK and probably a good picnic food, there just wasn't enough flavor for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by happycows   view full review
Surprisingly good! This was my first time using couscous and this recipe fit my taste buds! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by LIN4869 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was pretty tasty but I think it should be 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/4 cup white vinegar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2009 by AngelRN   view full review
Wonderful recipe, I did alter it to what I had in my pantry. I used fresh baby spinach,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2007 by gabi66   view full review
Not a fan of couscous but really enjoyed this recipe. I used Balsamic vinegar like others...

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