Couscous Salad with Chickpeas

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Couscous Salad with Chickpeas Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Dash of sugar
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
  • 1 large ripe tomato, chopped
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Preparation

1. Place couscous, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in boiling water; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

2. Combine oil, juice, garlic, and sugar.

3. Add oil mixture, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, mint, and next 4 ingredients (through tomato). Sprinkle with cheese.