Chickpea Cranberry Couscous
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Chickpea Cranberry Couscous, a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or holiday gatherings. Fluffy couscous forms the base of this recipe, soaking up a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing for a burst of fresh flavor. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, tart dried cranberries, and crisp red onion, this dish offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet. Fragrant parsley adds a pop of color and freshness, tying everything together in just 20 minutes. Serve it as a light vegetarian entrée or as a hearty side—this versatile couscous salad is sure to impress your taste buds and your guests alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add a pinch of the salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the water.
Stir in the couscous, cover the pot, and remove it from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
While the couscous is resting, drain and rinse the chickpeas. Finely dice the red onion and chop the parsley.
Once the couscous is ready, fluff it with a fork to break up any clumps.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the couscous, chickpeas, dried cranberries, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, remaining salt, and black pepper. Pour this dressing over the couscous mixture.
Toss everything well to evenly distribute the ingredients and dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2801 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.6 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.2 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 244 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1172 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
