Couscous Salad with Broccoli & Chickpeas

recipe

• Step 1
  Wash the broccoli and cut into florets.
• Step 2
  Cook the broccoli in a pot of salted, boiling water for 4 minutes, or until just al dente.
• Step 3
  In another pot, cook the couscous according to the instructions on the package. Optional: Add a bouillon cube to the cooking water.
• Step 4
  Place the raisins in a bowl and cover with hot water. Place a plate over the bowl to allow the raisins to plump.
• Step 5
  Drain the broccoli at the end of cooking and remove the couscous from the heat.
• Step 6
  Place the couscous in a bowl and fluff with a fork, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil per person, lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix to combine.
• Step 7
  Add the chickpeas, drained raisins, broccoli, salt & pepper to the bowl.
• Step 8
  Optional: add chopped parsley.
• Step 9
  Enjoy!