Spinach Tomato Couscous Bowls20m$13.39

Spinach Tomato Couscous Bowls

Quick, mild plant-based couscous bowls with tender baby spinach, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, lemon, and vegetable broth. A simple family-friendly main for busy weeknights.

8 min prep12 min cook4 servingseasy
Energy
412 calories per serving
Protein
14.9 g per serving
Carbs
70.5 g per serving
Fat
9.6 g per serving
Sodium
664 mg per serving

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Extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tablespoon

Kroger® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Kroger16.9 fl oz
$6.99
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Ingredient Cost$0.41

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Black pepper

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0.25 Teaspoon

Kroger® Pure Ground Black Pepper Shaker

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$5.99
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Ingredient Cost$0.03

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Ground cumin

0.5 Teaspoon

Kroger® Ground Cumin Shaker

Kroger1.62 oz
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Ingredient Cost$0.09

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Fine sea salt

0.5 Teaspoon

Morton is All-Natural Fine Sea Salt, Non Iodized Seasoning Salt 17.6 Oz

Morton17.6 oz
$3.79
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Ingredient Cost$0.02

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Baby spinach

5 Cup

Simple Truth Organic® Baby Spinach

Simple Truth Organic5 oz
$3.49
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Ingredient Cost$3.49

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Plain couscous

1.5 Cup

Kroger® Original Couscous

Kroger7 oz
$2.49
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Ingredient Cost$3.20

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Grape tomatoes, halved

2 Cup

Kroger® Fresh Grape Tomatoes

Fresh Tomatoes10 oz
$2.49
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Ingredient Cost$2.62

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Low-sodium vegetable broth

1.5 Cup

Simple Truth Organic® Low Sodium Vegetable Broth

Simple Truth Organic32 oz
$2.29$1.99
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Ingredient Cost$0.75

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Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 Can

La Preferida® Chick Peas

La Preferida15 oz
$1.89
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Ingredient Cost$1.89

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Garlic powder

1 Teaspoon

GARLIC POWDER - SMART WAY - 2 OZ

Smart Way2 oz
$1.25
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Ingredient Cost$0.07

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Lemon

1 Each

Fresh Large Lemon - Each

Fresh Citrus1 each
$0.85
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Ingredient Cost$0.85

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Cost Summary

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$13.39

· only what you use

$3.35

per serving · 4 servings

You pay at checkout$34.20
39% used in this recipe$20.81 left over for future meals

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Checkout$40.19
Recipe portion$13.42

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  • baby spinach-5 cups
  • grape tomatoes-2 cups
  • canned chickpeas-1 can
  • plain couscous-1.5 cups
  • low-sodium vegetable broth-1.5 cups
  • lemon-1 each
  • extra-virgin olive oil-2 tbsp
  • garlic powder-1 tsp
  • ground cumin-0.5 tsp
  • fine sea salt-0.5 tsp
  • black pepper-0.25 tsp
1
Prepare the lemon
Cutting Board
Chef’s knife

Zest the lemon, then juice it. Set the zest and juice aside.

1 Each lemon
2
Heat the oil
Large saucepan with lid

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Keep the saucepan handle turned inward while cooking.

2 Tablespoon olive oil
3
Cook the chickpeas and tomatoes
Large saucepan with lid

Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, halved grape tomatoes, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the tomatoes begin to soften.

1 Can chickpeas
2 Cup grape tomatoes
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
4
Add broth
Large saucepan with lid

Add the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.

1 1/2 Cup vegetable broth
5
Steam the couscous off heat
Large saucepan with lid

Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, turn off the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.

Use caution when lifting or adjusting the lid, as hot steam can escape quickly.

1 1/2 Cup couscous
6
Fluff the couscous
Fork

Fluff the couscous with a fork.

1 1/2 Cup couscous
7
Wilt the spinach
Large saucepan with lid

Stir in the baby spinach, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cover for 2 minutes, then stir again until the spinach is lightly wilted.

Open the lid away from your face and hands to avoid hot steam.

5 Cup spinach
1 Each lemon
8
Serve

Divide into 4 bowls and serve warm.

1 1/2 Cup couscous
1 Can chickpeas
5 Cup spinach
2 Cup grape tomatoes
9

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