Mediterranean Couscous And Beans Recipes

WHITE BEANS AND VEGGIES WITH COUSCOUS

My family loves the simplicity and full-flavors of this meatless entree. With its variety in taste and texture, we can see why they list it as their favorite! -Heather Savage, Wood River Junction, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

White Beans and Veggies with Couscous image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
COUSCOUS:
1-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked couscous

BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD

This is a great salad for a buffet, with interesting textures and southwest flavors combined in one delicious salad. Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Black Bean and Couscous Salad image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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