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Zesty Greek Couscous Salad

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)20.2615
Energy (kCal)740.1532
Carbohydrates (g)23.2516
Total fats (g)65.4919
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Prepare couscous according to package directions, omitting butter or olive oil, and adding black pepper to water. | 2. In large bowl, combine prepared couscous, lemon juice and olive oil. | 3. Allow to cool to room temperature. | 4. Add tomatoes, zucchini, basil and green onions. | 5. Chill at least four hours. | 6. Just before serving, stir in feta cheese. Or, you may top with feta cheese as a garnish. | 7. May be served over romaine lettuce or fresh spinach. | 8. May be used as a vegan recipe if served without the cheese. | 9. Cooking time is minimum chilling time. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    couscous 1 package - - - -
    black pepper 1/4 teaspoon 1.4432 0.3677 0.0597 0.0187
    lemon juice 2 tablespoons 6.71 2.1045 0.1067 0.0732
    olive oil 3 tablespoons 358.02 0.0 0.0 40.5
    tomato 2 chopped 65.52 14.1596 3.2032 0.728
    zucchini 1 sliced 2.31 0.3421 0.2981 0.044000000000000004
    basil 1/2 cup cut 2.76 0.318 0.37799999999999995 0.0768
    green onion 1/3 cup 6.39 1.3585 0.2296 0.1112
    feta cheese 3/4 cup 297.0 4.6012 15.9862 23.94

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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