Beans And Couscous Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS AND BEANS

Steps:

• Heat broth to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese; remove from heat.
• Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; stir gently. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

WHITE BEANS AND VEGGIES WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini and onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in beans, tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened and zucchini is tender, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine water, butter and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve bean mixture with couscous. Freeze option: Freeze cooled bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS, BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine finely chopped tomatoes, garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Add beans and Israeli couscous and toss together. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes (or longer).
• Meanwhile, place chopped onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Soak 5 minutes, drain and rinse. Drain on paper towels and add to couscous and bean mixture. Add basil, chives, and pepper, and toss together.
• Line plates or a platter with lettuce leaves. Top with salad. Sprinkle feta over the top and serve.

BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

RED BEANS AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Bring first 6 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; remove from heat.
• Stir in couscous; let stand 10 minutes.
• Fluff mixture with fork.
• Stir in kidney beans and remaining ingredients.
• Serve hot or slightly chilled.

BLACK BEAN AND SPINACH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, over high heat, bring chicken broth to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Squeeze excess water out of thawed spinach. Semi Homemaker Tip: use potato ricer to squeeze water from spinach - Carol Simmons, Orland Park, IL.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine spinach and black beans. Heat, covered, in microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
• Stir spinach and black bean mixture into couscous. Add lemon juice and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.