Chickpea Cranberry Couscous

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Chickpea Cranberry Couscous, a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or holiday gatherings. Fluffy couscous forms the base of this recipe, soaking up a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing for a burst of fresh flavor. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, tart dried cranberries, and crisp red onion, this dish offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet. Fragrant parsley adds a pop of color and freshness, tying everything together in just 20 minutes. Serve it as a light vegetarian entrée or as a hearty side—this versatile couscous salad is sure to impress your taste buds and your guests alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add a pinch of the salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the water.

Step 2

Stir in the couscous, cover the pot, and remove it from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 3

While the couscous is resting, drain and rinse the chickpeas. Finely dice the red onion and chop the parsley.

Step 4

Once the couscous is ready, fluff it with a fork to break up any clumps.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the couscous, chickpeas, dried cranberries, red onion, and parsley.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, remaining salt, and black pepper. Pour this dressing over the couscous mixture.

Step 7

Toss everything well to evenly distribute the ingredients and dressing.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1171.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1301.3

Total Fat 34.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2800.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.2g	0%
Total Sugars 108.8g
Protein 25.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 243.9mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1172.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.5%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 67.6%