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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 90 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Fantastic when served with Morroccan Lamb See Morroccan Lamb Recipe Ingredients:
2 cups quick cooking couscous |
2 1/2 cups water |
1/4 cup raisins |
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped |
6 tablespoons olive oil |
4 tablespoons lemon juice |
2 teaspoons cumin |
2 teaspoons ground coriander |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
2 teaspoons salt |
1/4 cup red pepper, diced |
1/4 cup green onion, sliced |
2 cups chick peas, rinsed |
2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint, parsley and cilantro |
2 tablespoons slivered almonds |
Directions:
1. Soak the raisins and apricots in 1/2 cup boiling water for 1 hour.
2. Drain and add to the couscous.
3. Pour 2 cups boiling water over the mixture, over and allow water to be absorbed. Cool and fluff with a fork.
4. Make a dressing with the oil, lemon juice and spices and mix well.
5. In a large bowl combine the couscous with the red pepper, green onions and chickpeas.
6. Add the dressing and mix well.
7. Toss in the mint, parsley and cilantro.
8. Garnish with the almonds.
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