Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1 cup (250 ml) | whole wheat couscous |
| 1/2 cup (125 ml) | golden raisins or thinly sliced dried apricots |
| 1/2 tsp (2 ml) | cinnamon |
| 1/4 tsp (1 ml) | each ground allspice and turmeric |
| 1 cup (250 ml) | canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed |
| 1/2 cup (125 ml) | finely chopped sweet red pepper |
| 1/2 cup (125 ml) | chopped green onion |
| 1/2 cup (125 ml) | chopped pistachios or almonds |
| 1/4 cup (50 ml) | red wine vinegar |
| 2 tbsp (25 ml) | chopped fresh mint (or 1 tsp/5ml dried) |
| 1 tsp (5 ml) | each salt and pepper |
Directions
In large heatproof bowl, combine couscous, raisins, cinnamon, allspice and turmeric . Pour in 2 cups (500 mL) boiling water; cover and let stand until absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Let cool.
Add chickpeas, red pepper, green onions, pistachios, vinegar, mint, salt and pepper; toss with fork to combine. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 261 calories, 9g protein, 6g fat, 1g saturated fat, 48g carbohydrate (8g dietary fibre), 469mg sodium
Source: www.canadianliving.com