Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 ounce can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and strained
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 3 chopped green onions or scallions
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 lemon
  • Olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 cup shelled and unsalted pistachio nuts
  • 1 small red pepper, diced
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 6


Cooking Instructions


Step 1

  • Heat broth and a teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.
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Step 2

  • Place couscous in a bowl and add broth. Cover bowl to let couscous absorb liquid.After 5 minutes, remove cover and fluff couscous with a fork.In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, pistachios, red peppers, green onions and parsley and mix well.
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  • Length: 5 minutes

Step 3

  • Add the zest and juice of the lemon and mix again.
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Step 4

  • Add the spice mixture over the couscous and mix well. Taste, and add salt if needed.
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Step 5

  • Let the salad marinate for an hour or so before serving.