Spicy Moroccan Couscous with Raisins

Ingredients

• 1 cup grain couscous
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp ginger
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
2. 2Stir in the whole grain couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
3. 3In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, cinnamon, cumin, and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
4. 4Add the cooked couscous to the skillet, along with raisins, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
5. 5Cook for an additional 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
6. 6Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and parsley.
7. 7Serve immediately, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
8. 8For extra freshness and a nutritional boost, top each serving with a handful of arugula or spinach leaves before serving.