Chadian Couscous Salad

==Description==
==Ingredients==
* 1 cup diced carrots
* 1/4 cup minced dried apricots
* 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
* 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemons, rind of
* 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
* 1 pinch saffron
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup orange juice
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 1/2 cup diced red bell peppers
* 1/2 cup English peas (fresh or frozen)
* 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
* 1/4 cup pitted and chopped Kalamata
* 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
* 1 tablespoon dried currants
==Directions==
# Add the first 14 ingredients to a non-reactive saucepan.
# Cover pan and bring to a boil; lower heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes or until carrots are just tender.
# Add in the bell pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.
# Take pan off of burner and add in the Peas.
# Add in couscous; stir.
# Cover and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
# Fluff couscous with a fork to mix.
# Season to taste with salt and pepper.
# Spoon onto individual plates; sprinkle with pine nuts and currants.
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