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Moroccan Couscous Salad is for Dinner.

Moroccan Couscous Salad takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Moroccan Couscous Salad takes 5 minutes to cook.

Moroccan Couscous Salad makes 3 servings.

The ingredients for Moroccan Couscous Salad are:

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

Here is how you make Moroccan Couscous Salad:

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in medium saucepan. Add all spices and dry couscous. Stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Being careful not to burn.2. 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.3.Transfer to serving bowl and fluff with a fork.4. In a small bowl combine 3 tbsp oil, orange juice, sugar, and salt to taste. Blend well.5. Add remaining veggies and dressing. Combine well. Add cilantro and nuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature.Number of Servings: 3Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHESOLOVELY.

The nutritional information for Moroccan Couscous Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 3
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 385.6

• Total Fat: 10.8 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 12.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 65.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
• Protein: 10.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Moroccan Couscous Salad is Lactose Free