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Whole Wheat Couscous Chickpea Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole wheat couscous
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet peppers
  • 1/2 cup green onions (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds/walnuts or pistachio nuts
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water to boil, whisk together cinnamon, allspice and turmeric.
  • Add the couscous and raisins in a slow steady stream, stirring constantly, and continue to boil, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Cover the pot tightly, remove from the heat and let stand until absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool.
  • Mix chickpeas, red pepper, green onions, pistachios, red wine vinegar and mint. Add to couscous.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss with fork to combine.
  • Make ahead – cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.