Black beans and couscous salad in a square dish

Black Bean and Couscous Salad

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This simple recipe is perfect for dinner tonight and a packed lunch tomorrow. It's full of colorful veggies and is filling and tasty.

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium
  • ½ cup Couscous Uncooked
  • cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 can Black Beans 15 ounce, drained, and rinsed
  • ½ Onion Medium, minced
  • ½ Bell Pepper Red or green
  • 1 cup Corn Low-sodium
  • 2 Tbsp Cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • Before starting to prepare the recipe:
    – Wash red or green pepper and cilantro (if using).
    – Wash and juice the lime into a small bowl (if using).
    – Drain and rinse the black beans and corn (if using canned corn).
    – Collect, mince, and measure all ingredients.
  • Bring broth to a boil in a small pot, and stir in couscous.
  • Cover the pot, and remove it from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, cumin, and lime juice (if using).
  • Add beans, onion, red or green pepper, and corn to the vinegar and oil mixture, and toss.
  • Fluff the couscous well with a fork, breaking up any chunks. Add to beans and vegetables, and mix well.
  • Taste. Add salt and black pepper if desired.
  • Add cilantro (if using) and serve.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Black Bean and Couscous Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
116
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Cholesterol
 
0.3
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
59
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
237
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
295
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
19
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Beans, Chicken Broth, Cilantro, Corn, Couscous, Cumin, Green Pepper, Lime Juice, Onion
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