Falafel-Spiced Middle Eastern Couscous (Israeli Couscous)
An Israeli couscous side dish combines chickpeas, tomatoes, and feta cheese, seasoned with falafel spices.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Combine cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and black pepper.
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Toss cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil and half the spice mixture. Toss chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the remaining spice mixture.
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Spread seasoned chickpeas and tomatoes on a parchment-lined sheet pan; roast for 30 minutes.
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Bring water to a boil, add couscous, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover for 5-7 minutes, then fluff with a fork and lightly salt.
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Stir roasted chickpeas, tomatoes, and cilantro or parsley into the couscous. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.