Moroccan Couscous Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup peanut oil or 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 1/2-2 cups couscous
• 2 1/2 cups water or 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
• 1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup golden raisin
• 2 -3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons peanuts (optional) or 2 tablespoons almonds (optional)
• salt

Recipe

• 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.
• 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.
• 3 transfer to serving bowl and fluff with a fork.
• 4 in a small bowl combine 3 tbsp oil, orange juice, sugar, and salt to taste. blend well.
• 5 add remaining veggies and dressing. combine well. add cilantro and nuts. serve chilled or at room temperature.