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Warm-Spiced Chickpeas and Couscous with Grapes and Arugula
Prep time : 10 minutes Cook time : 20 minutes Servings : 4
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion , chopped 1½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 / 2 teaspoon kosher salt , plus additional , to taste , divided 1 / 8 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup Israeli pearl couscous 3 / 4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1½ cups water 1 can ( 15 ounces ) no-salt-added chickpeas , drained 1 cup red California grapes , halved 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley freshly ground black pepper , to taste 4 cups lightly packed baby arugula lemon wedges
1 . In large saucepan over medium heat , heat oil . Add onion , cumin , 1 / 2 teaspoon salt and allspice ; cook , stirring , until onion is softened , about 3 minutes . Add couscous and stir 1 minute to toast lightly . Add turmeric and water ; bring to boil . Reduce heat , cover and simmer until couscous is tender , about 15 minutes .
2 . Stir chickpeas , grapes and cilantro into couscous then season with salt and pepper , to taste . Transfer couscous-grape mixture to large bowl , add arugula and toss well . Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges .
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