Middle Eastern Couscous Salad With Chakchouka Recipe

• 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil divided
• 1/2 med yellow onion sliced (1 c.)
• 1 c. water
• 2/3 c. uncooked couscous
• 2 lrg carrots sliced (1 c.)
• 1/2 med zucchini cut 1" dice (1 c.)
• 4 med garlic cloves crushed
• 1 c. dry cranberries
• 1 can chickpeas - (15 1/2 ounce) liquid removed
• 1/3 c. distilled white vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/3 c. fresh orange juice
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp grnd cinnamon Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1/2 c. coarsely-minced fresh mint for garnish Chakchouka (see recipe)

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