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Ingredients
- 3/4 - cup Couscous, cooked 1 - cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 - tablespoon olive oil, separated
- salt and pepper, to taste
- garlic powder, to taste
- 2 - English or regular cucumbers, diced1/4 - cup purple onion, chopped
- 1 - 6.5 oz jar artichoke hearts, drained1/4 - cup Balsamic Dressing (my favorite is Panera Bread)
- 1/4 - cup fresh parmigiano - reggiano cheese, additional for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 200g | |
| Calories 512 | |
| Calories from Fat 361 | 71% |
| Total Fat 40.83g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 5.66g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium 190mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 32.42g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 18% |
| Sugars 0.54g | 0% |
| Protein 5.69g | 9% |
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