COUSCOUS WITH SPICED RED SAUCE, CHICKPEAS, AND ALMONDS

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This simple and satisfying dish makes use of pantry staples: canned chickpeas, slivered almonds, and golden raisins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup couscous
3/4 cup Versatile Tomato Sauce
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons golden raisins
1 tablespoon almond slivers
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place couscous in a small bowl. Cover with 1 cup boiling water. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let couscous sit 10 minutes to soften. Fluff with a fork, and set aside.
  • Heat sauce, cinnamon, and cumin in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chickpeas, raisins, and almonds, and heat until hot. Season with salt and pepper. Serve couscous topped with sauce, and garnish with parsley, if using.

Amorine Teddy
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The couscous was perfectly cooked and the sauce was very flavorful. The chickpeas and almonds added a nice texture and flavor contrast. I will definitely be making this again.


Darrell Potter
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This dish was delicious! The couscous was light and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. The chickpeas and almonds added a nice texture and flavor contrast. I will definitely be making this again.


RangerRay
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I would recommend using a pre-made sauce to save time. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the chickpeas and almonds added a nice texture. Overall, this dish was okay, but I probably wouldn't make it


shoaib dj
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe was pretty good. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would have liked more chickpeas and almonds, but overall it was a good dish.


JMAC MAN
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the sauce. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the chickpeas and almonds added a nice texture. Overall, this dish was okay, but I probably wouldn't make it again.


Mubashir Khanghallu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The couscous was perfectly cooked and the sauce was very flavorful. The chickpeas and almonds added a nice texture and flavor contrast. I will definitely be making this again.


Ajadi Samuel Tunde
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Ayanda sphe
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The couscous was perfectly cooked and the sauce was very flavorful. The chickpeas and almonds added a nice texture and flavor contrast. I will definitely be making this again.


Chester Gaming
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This dish was delicious! The couscous was light and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. The chickpeas and almonds added a nice texture and flavor contrast. I will definitely be making this again.


Yusuf Abdulrasheed
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I would recommend using a pre-made sauce to save time. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the chickpeas and almonds added a nice texture. Overall, this dish was okay, but I probably wouldn't make it


Faustas Augys
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe was pretty good. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would have liked more chickpeas and almonds, but overall it was a good dish.


Valjon Bujupi
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the sauce. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the chickpeas and almonds added a nice texture. Overall, this dish was okay, but I probably wouldn't make it again.


Sajid Baloch
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The couscous was perfectly cooked and the sauce was very flavorful. The chickpeas and almonds added a nice texture and flavor contrast. I will definitely be making this again.


Rickie Johnson
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Pici
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this dish was! The couscous was light and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. The chickpeas and almonds added a nice texture and flavor contrast. I will definitely be making this again.


Badshah Zangejo
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This is my new favorite couscous recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible. I love the combination of the sweet and spicy sauce with the chickpeas and almonds. This dish is a perfect weeknight meal or a great option for a potluck.


Mareeyam Ahmed
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind! The couscous was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. The chickpeas and almonds added a nice texture and flavor contrast. Overall, this dish was a great success


Herbert Saliba
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I especially enjoyed the combination of the sweet and spicy sauce with the chickpeas and almonds. Will definitely be making this again!


Kaylee Stafford
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The couscous was light and fluffy, and the sauce was wonderfully flavorful. I highly recommend this dish.


Jay Cho
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This recipe is a keeper! The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the red sauce was perfectly spiced. I loved the addition of chickpeas and almonds, which added a nice crunch and protein boost. Overall, this dish was a hit with my family and I will