Couscous & Roasted Spiced Chickpeas & Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Couscous & Roasted Spiced Chickpeas & Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas; 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup couscous; 1 cup water (boiling); 1 lemon (zested); 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 3 tablespoons of fresh mint; 1 bunch arugula (or Spinach); 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)

Servings: persons

1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup couscous
1 cup water (boiling)
1 lemon (zested)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
3 tablespoons of fresh mint
1 bunch arugula (or Spinach)
1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)

1
Heat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Combine first seven ingredients (1 tablespoon oil) and mix thoroughly.
3
Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
4
Bake for 20 minutes shaking pan as needed till crispy.
5
Combine the couscous of your choice as directed on the package.
6
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, mint, and shake well.
7
Add arugula or spinach to the hot couscous.
8
Mix the vinaigrette with the couscous mixture.
9
Divide among bowls,.
10
Sprinkle on the chick peas over top and also the pine nuts.
11
Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided), 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Couscous & Roasted Spiced Chickpeas & Pine Nuts falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Couscous & Roasted Spiced Chickpeas & Pine Nuts

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