Israeli Couscous With Lemon Za'Atar Roasted Chickpeas And Carrots

• Za'atar Dressing
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 large lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon tahini
• 1 tablespoon Za'atar spice
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Everything Else
• 1 cup dry Israeli couscous
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thin wedges
• 2 scallions, white and light green parts sliced thin
• 1-2 teaspoons extra za'atar spice for topping

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine carrots and chickpeas in a medium bowl.
2. Whisk together all dressing ingredients. Pour half of the dressing over carrots and chickpeas and toss to combine.
3. Spread dressed carrots and chickpeas onto a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, shaking pan about halfway through. Taste for doneness. Carrots should be tender and lightly browned and chickpeas will have a slightly crunchy exterior while still soft on the inside.
5. While carrots and chickpeas are roasting, heat 2tsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
6. Add dry Israeli couscous and, stirring frequently, cook until pasta has reached a toasted golden brown color, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Add 1 1/4c water, allow pasta to reach a boil, reduce heat to medium-low.rnCover and cook until all water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.rnRemove from heat, fluff with a fork and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
8. Turn cooked couscous into a medium serving bowl.rnPour remainder of the dressing over top and toss to combine.
9. Add roughly one third of the roasted carrots and chickpeas,rnstirring them into the couscous mix.rnAdd the remainder of roasted carrots and chickpeas right before serving,rnthis will keep them crispy.
10. Garnish with spring onions and extra za'atar.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/27373-israeli-couscous-with-lemon-za-atar-roasted-chickpeas-and-carrots (may not work)