Meal Kit
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
with roasted chickpeas
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Sesame
- Fiber-Rich
- Vegetarian
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 15½ oz. Canned Chickpeas
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Roma Tomato
- ¾ cup Pearl Couscous
- 2 oz. Hummus
- 2 oz. Light Sour Cream
- 1½ oz. Greek Feta Dressing
- 1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
- 0.14 oz. Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories720
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Carbohydrates89g
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Net Carbs76g
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Fat30g
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Protein20g
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Sodium1850mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Cooking Spray
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Pot
- 3 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Peeler
- 2 Colander/Strainers
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Cook, skin-side up first, until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Roast the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse chickpeas in a colander/strainer.
Place chickpeas on prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, piri piri seasoning (to taste), and a pinch of salt.Roast in hot oven until desired crispiness is achieved, 18-22 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.While chickpeas roast, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Couscous
Once water is boiling, add couscous and cook until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, 7-8 minutes.
Remove from burner. Drain in another colander/strainer and rinse with cold water until cool.Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside.While couscous cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve cucumber and peel one half. Cut peeled half into 1/4'' dice and cut non-peeled half into 1/4" slices on an angle. Keep diced cucumbers and sliced cucumbers separate.
Core tomato and cut into 1/4'' dice. -
4 Make the Couscous Salad
Add dressing, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese, and a pinch of salt to bowl with couscous and stir to combine. Set aside.
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5 Make Toppings and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine pesto and hummus. Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, and half the buttermilk-dill seasoning (remaining is yours to use as you please!). Set aside.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pesto hummus with roasted chickpeas and garnishing couscous salad and chickpeas with buttermilk-dill crema. Serve sliced cucumbers on the side for dipping in hummus and crema. Bon appétit!
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