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Spicy Black Beans with Couscous

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Updated May 8, 2010
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Spicy Black Beans with Couscous

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Ingredients 6
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 3/4 cup uncooked couscous

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 2-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients except couscous. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is tender and sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, cook couscous as directed on package.
  • Step 
    3
    Fluff couscous with fork. Serve black bean mixture over couscous. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

250 Calories
1g Total Fat
11g Protein
50g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
10
Total Fat
1g
2%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
450mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
50g
17%
Dietary Fiber
8g
32%
Sugars
4g
Protein
11g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 1 Vegetable;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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