Low Sodium Vegan Moroccan Couscous Salad

Total time40 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time10 min

Low Sodium Vegan Moroccan Couscous Salad

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the roasted chickpeas

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Wholesome Pantry Organic Chickpeas, 16 oz Sprouts Farmers Market No Salt Added** Garbanzo Beans 15.5 OZ 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Unsalted Garbanzo Beans, 13.4 oz Organic Garbanzo Beans, 15 oz Organic Low Sodium Garbanzo Beans, 15 oz
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1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the couscous

1 ½ cups couscous
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the dressing

3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper

For the salad

1 english cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
⅓ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

For serving

¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chickpeas dry with a paper towel, then spread them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with the cumin, smoked paprika, and ¼ tsp salt. Toss to coat and spread in a single layer.
2
Roast the chickpeas for 20–25 minutes, shaking the pan once halfway through, until they are golden and crisp on the outside.

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