Ingredients
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1/4 cup peanut oil or 1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon cumin
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne
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1 1/2-2 cups couscous
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2 1/2 cups water or 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
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1/4 cup orange juice
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1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
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1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges
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1 red onion, chopped
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1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1/4 cup golden raisin
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2 -3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
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2 tablespoons peanuts or 2 tablespoons almonds
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salt
Instructions
- 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.