Name: Pearl Couscous with Chickpeas, Carrots, Golden Raisins & Warm Spices
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2-4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup pearl couscous; 2 1/2 vegetable or chicken broth; 1 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large shallot (or ½ red onion), finely sliced; cup diced carrots (about 1 large carrot); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); salt and pepper to taste; 1 lemon zest + 1/2 lemon juice; 1/4 cup pine nuts ( toasted ); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

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