Black Bean Whole Wheat Couscous Salad

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 232.5

Total Fat: 4.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 135.8 mg
Total Carbs: 41.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 10.5 g
Protein: 10.3 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Black Bean Whole Wheat Couscous Salad calories by ingredient

Introduction

A simple, colorful and nutritous summer salad that keeps well in the fridge for several days.

A vegetarian adaptation to a recipe from Allrecipes... with less oil, more seasonings, and with whole wheat couscous for added nutrition. A simple, colorful and nutritous summer salad that keeps well in the fridge for several days.

A vegetarian adaptation to a recipe from Allrecipes... with less oil, more seasonings, and with whole wheat couscous for added nutrition.

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous

1 1/4 cups low sodium vegetable broth

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon ground cumin

8 green onions, chopped

1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

2 cans low sodiu black beans, drained

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Makes 8 servings

Bring vegetable 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.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEBBIEJOE1.