Ingredients

1/2 cup couscous

3/4 cup Versatile Tomato Sauce

Pinch of ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

3 tablespoons golden raisins

1 tablespoon almond slivers

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Place couscous in a small bowl. Cover with 1 cup boiling water. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; let couscous sit 10 minutes to soften. Fluff with a fork, and set aside.

Heat sauce, cinnamon, and cumin in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chickpeas, raisins, and almonds, and heat until hot. Season with salt and pepper. Serve couscous topped with sauce, and garnish with parsley, if using.