Couscous & Roasted Spiced Chickpeas & Pine Nuts
- 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)
- Heat oven to 400u0b0F.
- Combine first seven ingredients (1 tablespoon oil) and mix thoroughly.
- Place on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes shaking pan as needed till crispy.
- Combine the couscous of your choice as directed on the package.
- Combine remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, mint, and shake well.
- Add arugula or spinach to the hot couscous.
- Mix the vinaigrette with the couscous mixture.
- Divide among bowls,.
- Sprinkle on the chick peas over top and also the pine nuts.
- Enjoy!
chickpeas, olive oil, brown sugar, cumin, salt, cinnamon, red pepper, couscous, water, lemon, lemon juice, honey, mint, arugula, pine nuts
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/couscous-roasted-spiced-chickpeas-pine-nuts-374143 (may not work)