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Couscous with chickpeas and raw vegetables

Couscous swells off the heat: no cooking, just boiling water and a little patience.

Cold dish · 2 servings · Prep time 15 min

Per serving

Calories559kcal
Protein20g
Carbs87g
Fat14g

Ingredients

  • 150 gCouscous
  • 240 gChickpeas (canned)
  • 200 gCucumber
  • 200 gTomatoes
  • 20 mlOlive oil
  • 1 pieceLemons

Method

  1. Tip the couscous into a bowl, cover with boiling water to the same level, cover and wait 5 minutes.
  2. Fluff it with a fork along with half the oil.
  3. Dice the cucumber and tomatoes, and add the rinsed chickpeas.
  4. Toss, dress with the rest of the oil and the lemon juice, then season.

Indicative values computed from the ANSES Ciqual food table. They vary with the products used and the cooking.

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