Black Bean and Couscous Salad

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Black Bean and Couscous Salad

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked couscous

1 ¼ cups chicken broth

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

½ teaspoon ground cumin

8 green onions

chopped

1 red bell pepper

seeded and chopped

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup frozen corn kernels

thawed

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans

drained

salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 2

In a large bowl whisk together the olive oil lime juice vinegar and cumin. Add green onions red pepper cilantro corn and beans and toss to coat.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous well breaking up any chunks. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

Black Bean and Couscous Salad

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 253

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.3g 21%

Carbohydrates: 41.1g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 9.7g 39%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 5.8g 9%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 760.1IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 27.5mg 46%

Folate: 94.2mcg 24%

Calcium: 57.8mg 6%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 56.3mg 20%

Potassium: 494mg 14%

Sodium: 414.7mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 52

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.