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I had a nectarine a few days ago, and it was really crunchy and not very

sweet. (As would be expected at this time of year.) This would be a great

recipe to save for later on in the summer.

 

-Sharon

 

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Nectarine-and-Chickpea Couscous Salad With Honey-Cumin Dress

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/4 cups water

1 cup couscous -- (uncooked )

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1 1/2 cups nectarines -- coarsely chopped (ab

1/2 cup spinach -- coarsely chopped

1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) -- (15-1/2-ounce) drain

Nectarine slices -- (optional)

 

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous.

Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool.

 

Combine lime juice and next 5 ingredients (juice through coriander) in a

large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add couscous, chopped nectarines,

spinach, onions, and chickpeas; toss well. Garnish with nectarine slices, if

desired.

 

Description:

" Nothing we love better than a creative use for couscous. "

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" CookingLight.com Email "

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" March 29, 2001 "

Copyright:

" Copyright 2001 Cooking Light Magazine "

Yield:

" 6 cups "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 208 Calories; 3g Fat (13.4% calories

from fat); 6g Protein; 39g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;

305mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2

Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

CALORIES 213 (16% from fat); FAT 3.9g (sat 0.5g, mono 2g, poly 0.8g);

PROTEIN 7.8g; CARB 38.8g; FIBER 3.6g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 2.2mg; SODIUM 297mg;

CALC 36mg

 

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