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with a bit of spice
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Prepare the meal
fresh ingredients with chickpeas

In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomato and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, herbs and seasonings. Mmmmm....  summertime

-- fresh mint -- fresh parsley 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water or available broth
  • 1/2 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • grated zest of lemon
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • small handful minced fresh mint
  • small handful minced fresh parsley
  • salt & pepper as you prefer
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Lemon wedges, optional
     

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, bring liquid to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-8 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
     
  2. In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomato and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, herbs and seasonings. Drizzle over bean mixture. Add couscous; toss to combine. Sprinkle with feta. Lemons if you like.

 

Ready

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