Moroccan Couscous Chickpeas

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A recipe from michael smith

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Steps

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Splash the olive oil into a small saucepan over a medium-high heat.

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Add the onion , garlic and spices.

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Saut for a few minutes until everything is heated through and your kitchen smells fragrant.

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Add the chickpeas , couscous , raisins , apricots , orange juice , lemon zest and juice , and salt and pepper.

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Bring everything to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low , just enough to maintain the simmer.

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Cover with a tight-fitting lid and continue cooking until the couscous is tender and the liquid has been absorbed , about 15 minutes.

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Turn off the heat and let the couscous rest for another 5 minutes or so before serving.

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Using a fork to help fluff up the couscous , transfer it into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the almonds and cilantro.

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Ingredients

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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