ORANGE COUSCOUS WITH CHICKPEAS

INGREDIENTS: (Vegan)

COUSCOUS, 1 CUP
ORANGE JUICE, 1 1/4 CUP
CHICK PEAS, 1 CUP
SALT (or salt substitute), 1 TEA
RED PEPPER FLAKES (optional makes it spicy), 1/4 TEA
CILANTRO, 1/3 CUP

STEPS:

PREHEAT OVEN 350

PLACE COUSCOUS IN OVEN PROOF DISH TIGHT FITTING LID

POUR JUICE OVER COUSCOUS AND STIR

ALLOW MIXTURE TO STAND 15 MINUTES

THEN STIR IN SALT, CHICK PEAS AND RED PEPPER FLAKES

COVER DISH TIGHTLY WITH FOIL AND LID

BAKE 20 MINUTES

SPRINKLE CILANTRO ON TOP AFTER COOKING

TIME TO PREPARE: 45 MINUTES (SERVES 4)
** SUGGESTED WINE: VIOGNIER