Moroccan Couscous & Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Moroccan Couscous & Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Splash the olive oil into a small saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and spices. Saute 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.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, minced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Couscous & Chickpeas 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.

Moroccan Couscous & Chickpeas

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