moroccan couscous salad

Ingredients For moroccan couscous salad

• 1/4 c

  olive oil, divided
• 1/4 tsp

  ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp

  ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp

  ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp

  ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp

  cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 c

  dry couscous
• 2 c

  low-sodium vegetable stock
• 1/4 c

  freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 Tbsp

  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 c

  red onions, finely chopped
• 2/3 c

  red peppers, finely chopped
• 1/4 c

  dried cranberries
• 1-2 Tbsp

  fresh parsley, chopped (substitute cilantro)
• 1/4 c

  slivered almonds