Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad

Name: Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 0.5 cup dried cherries; 1 cup boiling water; 5 tbsp olive oil; 1 large orange bell pepper; 1 large onion; 1.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; salt; ground black pepper; 1 can chickpeas (16 ounce); 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 3 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate

Chickpeas, couscous and cherries come together in this salad, fragrant with cumin and ginger and simmered on the stove.

25 min · Serves 6 · Medium

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min · 25 min total
Difficulty: medium

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.
5 min
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.
5 min
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.