Mediterranean Couscous And Beans 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.

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.

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.

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.

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Melt butter in 2-quart nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onions and garlic in butter, stirring frequently, until onions are tender. Stir in water and bouillon granules. Heat to boiling; remove from heat.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff lightly with fork.

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS AND BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Heat broth to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese remove from heat.2. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed stir gently. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.A NOTE from DR. GHOSHLegumes, such as dried beans, peas and garbanzo beans, are a great source of fiber. Eating plenty of fiber helps keep the digestive tract moving. This, in turn, lessens the amount of time the intestinal tract is exposed to foods and breakdown products of foods, some of which may contain toxins."This great main dish has the added benefit of containing fruit and vegetables and is quick to cook. Best of all, my family loves couscous!" -JUDY O.NUTRITION FACTS: High in potassium, iron, magnesium and folic acid excellent source of fiber1 Serving: Calories 575 (Calories from Fat 65) Fat 7g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 10mg Sodium 1070mg Potassium 800mg Carbohydrate 114g (Dietary Fiber 13g) Protein 27g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 14% Iron 28% Folic Acid 52% Magnesium 26% DIET EXCHANGES: 6 starch, 1 Very-Lean Meat, 1 Fruit, 1 VegetableHelpful For These Side Effects: (c)From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

MEDITERRANEAN LEMON COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook couscous in 1 cup of water.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil.
• Pour over other ingredients combining well.
• Season with fresh pepper.

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the water, contents of seasoning packet from couscous mix, bouillon and remaining oil. Bring to a boil. , Stir in onion mixture and couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in tomatoes and cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS AND BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Heat broth to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese remove from heat.2. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed stir gently. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.A NOTE from DR. GHOSHLegumes, such as dried beans, peas and garbanzo beans, are a great source of fiber. Eating plenty of fiber helps keep the digestive tract moving. This, in turn, lessens the amount of time the intestinal tract is exposed to foods and breakdown products of foods, some of which may contain toxins."This great main dish has the added benefit of containing fruit and vegetables and is quick to cook. Best of all, my family loves couscous!" -JUDY O.NUTRITION FACTS: High in potassium, iron, magnesium and folic acid excellent source of fiber1 Serving: Calories 575 (Calories from Fat 65) Fat 7g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 10mg Sodium 1070mg Potassium 800mg Carbohydrate 114g (Dietary Fiber 13g) Protein 27g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 14% Iron 28% Folic Acid 52% Magnesium 26% DIET EXCHANGES: 6 starch, 1 Very-Lean Meat, 1 Fruit, 1 VegetableHelpful For These Side Effects: (c)From "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.