Chickpea-Powered Mediterranean Couscous

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories, while ricotta is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while rice is typically cheaper.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often less expensive and provide similar protein.

Boil water in a saucepan.

Add couscous to boiling water and remove from heat.

Cover and let couscous steam for 5 minutes.

Fluff couscous with a fork and let cool.

Rinse canned chickpeas under cold water and drain.

Dice cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and red bell pepper.

Chop parsley and spinach finely.

In a large bowl, combine couscous, chickpeas, and diced vegetables.

Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Mix well to combine all ingredients.

Top with crumbled feta cheese and sliced avocado before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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