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Receta Moroccan Chicken Kabobs with Toasted Herbed Israeli Couscous
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Ingredientes
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh zucchini (about 10-inches long)
- 6 small campari tomatoes
- 2 large onions
- 6 (approximate) bamboo skewers
- 2 tbs olive oil
- salt & pepper
- Toasted Herbed Israeli Couscous:
- 1 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbs unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp thyme -OR- herb of your choice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Moroccan Spice Mix:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp cloves
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1484g | |
| Calories 994 | |
| Calories from Fat 495 | 50% |
| Total Fat 56.16g | 70% |
| Saturated Fat 19.84g | 79% |
| Trans Fat 0.09g | |
| Cholesterol 232mg | 77% |
| Sodium 4486mg | 187% |
| Potassium 2624mg | 75% |
| Total Carbs 44.95g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.0g | 43% |
| Sugars 18.13g | 12% |
| Protein 81.47g | 130% |
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