moroccan couscous salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 cup dry couscous
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, such as demerara
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
• 1/2 cup red onions, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup red peppers, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1-2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (substitute cilantro)
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds