Moroccan Couscous And Chickpea Salad Recipe

Name: Moroccan Couscous And Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 1 cup boiling water; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 large orange bell pepper, cut in bite-sized sticks; 1 large onion, cut around its equator and cut into thin slices; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; salt; ground black pepper; 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Servings: persons

1 cup couscous
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 cup boiling water
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large orange bell pepper, cut in bite-sized sticks
1 large onion, cut around its equator and cut into thin slices
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt
ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

1
place couscous and dried cherries in a med. bowl. add boiling water; immediately cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit until water is completely absorbed, about 5 minutes.
2
meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add peppers and onions, sauteing until tender, about 5 minutes, and seasoning with cumin, ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper as they cook. add to couscous, along with chickpeas and cilantro.
3
whisk remaining 3 tablespoons of oil with vinegar and orange juice concentrate. pour over salad. toss to coat. cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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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 cup couscous, 1/2 cup dried cherries, 1 cup boiling water, 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Couscous And Chickpea Salad 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.

Moroccan Couscous And Chickpea Salad

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