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Black beans and couscous salad in a square dish
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Black Bean and Couscous Salad

This simple recipe is perfect for dinner tonight and a packed lunch tomorrow. It's full of colorful veggies and is filling and tasty.
Course Main Course, Salad
Keyword Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Beans, Chicken Broth, Cilantro, Corn, Couscous, Cumin, Green Pepper, Lime Juice, Onion
Cooking Method Stovetop
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 116kcal

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

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

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

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg