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- Tuna and Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes - Pots and Pins
- 1 cup couscous, Israeli/Pearl variety, cooked according to package directions, drained, cooled
- 2 cans (7 oz.) white albacore tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup diced shallot
- 1/2 cup diced English cucumber, unpeeled
- 1/2 cup (packed) fresh mixed greens (Romaine, spinach, kale, iceberg - whatever you like)
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbles
- 2 Tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- juice from 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 large beefsteak tomatoes, cored, cut into eighths
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 676g | |
| Calories 1028 | |
| Calories from Fat 531 | 52% |
| Total Fat 59.94g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat 8.99g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium 1183mg | 49% |
| Potassium 914mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 73.68g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 27.89g | 19% |
| Protein 49.08g | 79% |
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