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Red Beans and Couscous
Servings: x4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine Type: North American
Freezable:  Yes
Ingredients:
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 peppers, green, chopped (~3 1/4 tbsp)
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped (~1/3 cup)
  • 1/4 onion, yellow, chopped (~2 3/4 tbsp)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (~1 tsp)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth, canned low sodium
  • 1 cup beans, red kidney canned without salt, rinsed, drained
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning mix
  • 3/4 cup couscous
Instructions:
  1. Cooking
    1. Heat the oil in a non stick pan over medium high heat.
    2. Add the green pepper, celery, onion and garlic and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    3. Add the broth, beans and Cajun seasoning.
    4. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
    5. Stir in the couscous and remove from the heat and cover.
    6. Let stand for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork and serve.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrient (per serving)% DV
Calories 19710%
Total Fat 2g2%
    Saturated Fat 0g1%
    Trans Fat 0g--
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 37g12%
    Dietary Fiber 5g21%
    Sugars 1g--
Protein 8g17%
Vitamin A 114iu2%
Vitamin C 8mg13%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 2mg10%