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Prep Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Yield:6 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Yield:6 cups
Prep Time:25 mins
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:25 mins
Total Time:
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Yield:6 cups
Yield:
6 cups
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Ingredients
1cupwhole-wheat pearl couscous (see Tip)
¼cuptahini
¼cupwater
2teaspoonslemon zest
2tablespoonslemon juice
2tablespoonsolive oil, divided
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground pepper
¼teaspooncrushed red pepper
1clovegarlic, minced
2cupssliced mushrooms (half of a 10-oz. package)
½mediumred bell pepper, chopped
4cupscoleslaw mix (half of a 12- to 14-oz. package)
12ouncescooked chicken breast, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
¼cuptoasted sliced almonds
¼cupcrumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley
1lemon, cut into wedges (Optional)
DirectionsCook couscous in a medium saucepan according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.Meanwhile, whisk tahini, water, lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. oil, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl until well blended; set aside.Heat the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and bell pepper; cook until the mushrooms release their liquid, about 3 minutes.Stir in coleslaw mix and spinach; continue cooking, stirring, until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, the couscous, and the tahini sauce; cook until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.Sprinkle with almonds, feta, parsley, and lemon zest. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.TipsTip: Whole-wheat pearl couscous (aka Israeli couscous) has a deliciously nutty flavor and chewy texture. Look for brands like Bob’s Red Mill in natural-foods stores and some supermarkets. If you can’t find it, you can substitute regular couscous.Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019
Directions
Cook couscous in a medium saucepan according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.Meanwhile, whisk tahini, water, lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. oil, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl until well blended; set aside.Heat the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and bell pepper; cook until the mushrooms release their liquid, about 3 minutes.Stir in coleslaw mix and spinach; continue cooking, stirring, until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, the couscous, and the tahini sauce; cook until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.Sprinkle with almonds, feta, parsley, and lemon zest. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.TipsTip: Whole-wheat pearl couscous (aka Israeli couscous) has a deliciously nutty flavor and chewy texture. Look for brands like Bob’s Red Mill in natural-foods stores and some supermarkets. If you can’t find it, you can substitute regular couscous.
Cook couscous in a medium saucepan according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Meanwhile, whisk tahini, water, lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. oil, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl until well blended; set aside.
Heat the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and bell pepper; cook until the mushrooms release their liquid, about 3 minutes.
Stir in coleslaw mix and spinach; continue cooking, stirring, until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, the couscous, and the tahini sauce; cook until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.
Sprinkle with almonds, feta, parsley, and lemon zest. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Tips
Tip: Whole-wheat pearl couscous (aka Israeli couscous) has a deliciously nutty flavor and chewy texture. Look for brands like Bob’s Red Mill in natural-foods stores and some supermarkets. If you can’t find it, you can substitute regular couscous.
Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)528Calories23gFat42gCarbs40gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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