MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH CHICK PEAS, SPINACH, AND DRIED FRUIT

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tsp ras el hanout, *see notes
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, I like hot!
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/4 cup broth or stock, *see notes
• 2 cups chick peas
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped (dried cherries, dates, etc.)
• 1/2 tsp sea salt and several grinds pepper, to taste
• 6 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup couscous, (see notes)
• sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
• fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, parsley), chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add olive oil to a medium saucepan on medium-high heat. 
2. Add the ginger, garlic, and onion. Saute until onion is soft, transparent, and beginning to get some color (5 minutes or so).
3. Add ras el hanout, smoked paprika, cumin. Stir 1 minute or so.
4. Add salt and pepper.
5. Add the broth or stock. Add chick peas and dried apricots (or other dried fruit). Bring to a boil.
6. Add couscous and baby spinach. Cover and remove from heat. Allow to sit 5 minutes (or time specified on the package). Check for seasoning.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and toasted sliced or slivered almonds.

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