MOROCCAN-SPICED BULGUR AND CHICKPEA SALAD

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From Cooking Light. "Fresh mint gives this dish a pleasant aroma. Dried cranberries offer a hint of sweetness. Use any other dried fruit you like in their place: Try golden raisins, currants, dried cherries, or chopped dried apricots."

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups boiling water
1 1/3 cups uncooked bulgur
1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrot
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons chopped of fresh mint
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans)

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk; set aside.
  • Combine boiling water and bulgur in a large bowl. Cover and let stand 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Add bulgur, carrots, and remaining ingredients to juice mixture, and toss well to coat. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.3, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 857, Carbohydrate 86.8, Fiber 20, Sugar 2.2, Protein 16.7

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