COUSCOUS & ROASTED SPICED CHICKPEAS & PINE NUTS

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This is a great flavourful vegetarian dish or serve along side meat or seafood. You can use regular couscous but the large grain Israeli couscous is the best I think. If you use the Israeli couscous increase the water to 3 cups and cook till done, drain if necessary, I slightly saute the spinach for mine.

Provided by Kermit in Huntsville

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup couscous
1 cup water (boiling)
1 lemon (zested)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
3 tablespoons of fresh mint
1 bunch arugula (or Spinach)
1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Combine first seven ingredients (1 tablespoon oil) and mix thoroughly.
  • Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes shaking pan as needed till crispy.
  • Combine the couscous of your choice as directed on the package.
  • Combine remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, mint, and shake well.
  • Add arugula or spinach to the hot couscous.
  • Mix the vinaigrette with the couscous mixture.
  • Divide among bowls,.
  • Sprinkle on the chick peas over top and also the pine nuts.
  • Enjoy!

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