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Couscous & Roasted Spiced Chickpeas & Pine Nuts

At a Glance

Prep
15 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Total
35 min
Yield
4.00 serving(s)

Categories

  • Salad

Cuisine

  • Mediterranean

Cooking Method

  • Bake

Difficulty

  • Easy

Dietary

  • Vegetarian

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 160 per serving 640 for selected servings
Fat 7g per serving 28g for selected servings
Sugar 3g per serving 12g for selected servings
Protein 4g per serving 16g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 21g per serving 84g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

This recipe for Couscous & Roasted Spiced Chickpeas & Pine Nuts brings together 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided), 1 teaspoon brown sugar in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 35 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 4 servings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup water (boiling)
  • 1 lemon (zested)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 3 tablespoons of fresh mint
  • 1 bunch arugula (or Spinach)
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)

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Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F.

  2. Combine first seven ingredients (1 tablespoon oil) and mix thoroughly.

  3. Place on parchment lined baking sheet.

  4. Bake for 20 minutes shaking pan as needed till crispy.

  5. Combine the couscous of your choice as directed on the package.

  6. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, mint, and shake well.

  7. Add arugula or spinach to the hot couscous.

  8. Mix the vinaigrette with the couscous mixture.

  9. Divide among bowls,.

  10. Sprinkle on the chick peas over top and also the pine nuts.

  11. Enjoy!

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