Moroccan Couscous & Chickpeas

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
• 1 cup couscous
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dried apricot, sliced
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup almonds (sliced or slivered)
• 1 handful chopped cilantro

Recipe

• 1 splash the olive oil into a small saucepan over a medium-high heat. add the onion, garlic and spices. sauté for a few minutes until everything is heated through and your kitchen smells fragrant.
• 2 add the chickpeas, couscous, raisins, apricots, orange juice, lemon zest and juice, and salt and pepper. bring everything to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low, just enough to maintain the simmer. cover with a tight-fitting lid and continue cooking until the couscous is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• 3 turn off the heat and let the couscous rest for another 5 minutes or so before serving. using a fork to help fluff up the couscous, transfer it into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the almonds and cilantro.