Moroccan Couscous Salad

Name: Moroccan Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut oil or 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 1/2-2 cups couscous; 2 1/2 cups water or 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas; 1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges; 1 red onion, chopped; 1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup golden raisin; 2 -3 tablespoons fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons peanuts (optional) or 2 tablespoons almonds (optional); salt

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Recipe by tbean1

Delicious sweet cold salad perfect for picnic, BBQ, or pot luck.

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READY IN: 20mins

SERVES: 6-8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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cup peanut oil or 1/4 cup olive oil
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teaspoon turmeric
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teaspoon cinnamon
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teaspoon ground ginger
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teaspoon cumin
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teaspoon cayenne
1 ¹⁄₂ - 2

cups couscous
2 ¹⁄₂

cups water or 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
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cup orange juice
1 -2

tablespoon brown sugar
1

(15 ounce) can chickpeas
1

(8 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1

red onion, chopped
1

green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, chopped
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cup golden raisin
2 -3

tablespoons fresh cilantro
2

tablespoons peanuts (optional) or 2 tablespoons almonds (optional)
salt

DIRECTIONS

Heat 1 tbsp oil in medium saucepan. Add all spices and dry couscous. Stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Being careful not to burn.
Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand about 5 minutes.
Transfer to serving bowl and fluff with a fork.
In a small bowl combine 3 tbsp oil, orange juice, sugar, and salt to taste. Blend well.
Add remaining veggies and dressing. Combine well. Add cilantro and nuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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