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Recipe Tags:

Vegan Diet

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Recipe Instructions:

Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat couscous, dry
1 cup water
3 roma tomatoes, diced
1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium avocado, diced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
for the dressing
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
squeeze of half a lemon
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper

Directions
Step 1
Boil 1 cup of water on the stove. Add dry couscous, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 3-5 minutes, until couscous is puffy and water is absorbed.
Step 2
Transfer cooked couscous to a large bowl and add chickpeas, diced tomato, and salt and pepper. Stir to combined. Whisk together you balsamic dressing and pour over the salad. Toss to coat.
Step 3
Add the fresh chopped basil and avocado to the salad. Gently stir to combine. Add any additional salt and pepper needed, then serve it on up!