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Ingredientes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup dried fruit (I used cranberries, cherries and apricots)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest and juice of one lemon (you will need 1 tablespoon of juice)
- 1 cup cooked chicken (optional)
- 3 tablespoons sliced green onion
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 650g | |
| Calories 527 | |
| Calories from Fat 339 | 64% |
| Total Fat 37.86g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 8.81g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium 1879mg | 78% |
| Potassium 440mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 15.71g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 11.49g | 8% |
| Protein 30.69g | 49% |
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