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CARIBBEAN SURPRISE WITH COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Caribbean Surprise with Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Fruit

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 ounces black beans, canned,drained and rinsed
14 1/2 ounces canned tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 cups canned pineapple chunks in juice, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups water
10 ounces couscous

Steps:

  • Combine beans, tomatoes, corn, pineapple chunks, ginger and curry powder in a large skillet.
  • Heat over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until warmed through.
  • Prepare couscous according to directions on box.
  • Serve heated bean mixture over cooked couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 145, Carbohydrate 106.3, Fiber 13.2, Sugar 20.6, Protein 18.6

JAMAICAN CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS



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"Fantabulous" is a word I reserve for fantastic dishes like this jerk-seasoned chicken. It's a mouth full of yum. -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, undrained
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Additional minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine pineapple and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, mix flour and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Toss chicken with jerk seasoning and remaining salt. Add to flour mixture, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat lightly; shake off any excess. , In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add a third of the chicken; cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Repeat twice with remaining oil and chicken. Serve with couscous. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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