Citrusy Pecan Garbanzo Couscous: A Salad For Cold Weather

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Category: Soups & Salads | Blog URL: http://ginnymahar.blogspot.com/2009/10/citrusy-pecan-garbanzo-couscous-salad.html

This recipe was entered in The Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook contest, a compilation of the world’s best food blogs which was published in Fall 2010.

Ingredients

1 ounce can Garbanzo beans, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 orange, juice and zest
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons dried currants
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

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Prepare couscous according to package instructions. Meanwhile combine all remaining ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Drain couscous and add to bowl while still hot. Thoroughly mix all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve warm.

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the best ever!!

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Mmmmmmmm

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When the temperature drops, so does my salad consumption. I live in Alaska, and the only iceberg I want to see in winter months is the type that fell off a glacier. Even though plenty of cooked vegetables make their way into our cold-weather meals, my body craves the vitality of raw fruits and vegetables, minus their chill; hence, the salad conundrum of summer’s end.

Here's one solution. It's crisp, crunchy, nutty, and warm. It also happens to be vegan.

Yield:

2.0 as a main dish, 4 as a side

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February 21, 2010

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