Moroccan Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Moroccan Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut oil or olive oil; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp cayenne; 1 1/2 - 2 cups couscous; 2 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1-2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 15 ounce can chickpeas; 1 8 ounce can mandarin oranges; 1 red onion chopped; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 2 - 3 tsp fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp peanuts or almonds; salt

Servings: persons

1/4 cup peanut oil or olive oil
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 1/2 - 2 cups couscous
2 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
1/4 cup orange juice
1-2 tbsp brown sugar
1 15 ounce can chickpeas
1 8 ounce can mandarin oranges
1 red onion chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 - 3 tsp fresh cilantro
2 tbsp peanuts or almonds
salt

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1. heat 1 tbsp oil in medium saucepan. Add all spices and dry couscous. stir until fragrant about 2 minutes., Being careful not to burn.
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2. Add stock and bring to a boil Reduce heat,; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand about 5 minutes.
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3. Transfer to serving bowl and fluff with a fork.
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4. In a small bowl combine 3 tbsp oil, orange juice, sugar and salt to taste. Blend well.
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5. Add remaining veggies and dressing. Combine well. Add cilantro and nuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup peanut oil or olive oil, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Couscous 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 Salad

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