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Receta Recipes | Refreshing Couscous Salad with Fresh Fruits & Veggies Drenched in Orange Juice
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Ingredientes
- 1 cup whole-wheat couscous
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 small ripe mango
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 small orange
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp. Olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves
- 1 tsp. orange zest
- Salt as desired
- 1 cup Semolina
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- ½ tsp. mustard seeds
- 3 cups water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1573g | |
| Calories 1278 | |
| Calories from Fat 539 | 42% |
| Total Fat 61.4g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat 6.57g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium 843mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 159.8g | 43% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.1g | 44% |
| Sugars 30.61g | 20% |
| Protein 24.68g | 39% |
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