Moroccan Couscous Chickpeas

Ingredients

• olive oil
• onion
• garlic cloves
• ground cinnamon
• ground cumin
• ground coriander
• powdered ginger
• chickpeas
• couscous
• raisins
• dried apricot
• orange juice
• lemon
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• almonds
• cilantro

Preparation

1. 1splash the olive oil into a small saucepan over a medium-high heat
2. 2add the onion , garlic and spices
3. 3saut for a few minutes until everything is heated through and your kitchen smells fragrant
4. 4add the chickpeas , couscous , raisins , apricots , orange juice , lemon zest and juice , and salt and pepper
5. 5bring everything to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low , just enough to maintain the simmer
6. 6cover with a tight-fitting lid and continue cooking until the couscous is tender and the liquid has been absorbed , about 15 minutes
7. 7turn off the heat and let the couscous rest for another 5 minutes or so before serving
8. 8using a fork to help fluff up the couscous , transfer it into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the almonds and cilantro