PINEAPPLE, BLACK BEANS, AND COUSCOUS

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A quick and easy meal with protein from the black beans and couscous. You will also love the sweet pineapple with the spice from the taco seasoning. Depending on how much juice was with your pineapple, you may need to add more water to the couscous if it looks like it needs it.

Provided by jl389

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Couscous Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup water
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
1 cup couscous
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
⅓ cup warm water
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup water and reserved pineapple juice in a saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Stir couscous into the liquid to coat. Set aside until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Divide onto 2 plates.
  • Stir pineapple chunks and black beans together in a skillet over medium heat. Mix 1/3 cup warm water and taco seasoning mix in a small bowl; pour over the black bean mixture. Cook and stir the mixture until hot, 5 to 7 minutes. Spoon over couscous to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.1 calories, Carbohydrate 141.2 g, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 20.7 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1485.6 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

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