SPICY COUSCOUS AND CHICKPEA SALAD

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Enjoy this easy couscous, Chickpeas and vegetable salad that's ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect side for any meal!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame (soybeans) (from 12-oz bag) or lima beans (from 9-oz bag), thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Green bell peppers, halved, if desired
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Cook couscous in water with 1/4 teaspoon salt as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix Chickpeas, tomatoes, soybeans and cilantro. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
Add cooked couscous to salad; mix well. Pour dressing over salad; stir gently to mix. Spoon salad mixture into halved bell peppers. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g