Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Dates & Cinnamon Recipe

Name: Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Dates & Cinnamon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 green onions; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (Saigon prefered but any will do); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarse grind, divided; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 (10 ounce) package couscous; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2 cups shredded carrots (3 to 4 large carrots); 1 cup dates, pitted and roughly chopped; 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

3 green onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon cinnamon (Saigon prefered but any will do)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarse grind, divided
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 (10 ounce) package couscous
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded carrots (3 to 4 large carrots)
1 cup dates, pitted and roughly chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

1
Finely chop white part of green onions.
2
Slice green parts; reserve for salad.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in medium saucepan on medium heat.
4
Add white onion pieces; cook and stir 5 minutes.
5
Stir in chicken broth, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper and red pepper and bring to boil.
6
Add couscous; cover. Remove pan from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
7
Whisk vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and remaining 6 tablespoons oil in small bowl.
8
Fluff couscous with fork; spoon into large bowl.
9
Add sliced green onions, chickpeas, carrots, dates, pine nuts, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; toss lightly.
10
Add vinaigrette; toss again.
11
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
12
Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

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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: 3 green onions, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth, 1 teaspoon cinnamon (Saigon prefered but any will do), and more.

Yes, Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Dates & Cinnamon falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Couscous Salad With Chickpeas, Dates & Cinnamon

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