Moroccan Couscous & Chickpeas - Chef Michael Smith

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, minced
• few cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1 19 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
• 1 cup couscous
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, sliced
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• a sprinkle or two sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds
• a handful chopped cilantro