Best Vegetables Sauté With Black Beans And Couscous Recipes

Black Bean and Couscous Salad image

Provided by yooper

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
salt and pepper

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.

Vegetables Sauté with Black Beans and Couscous image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, cut crosswise in half, then cut lengthwise into thin slices
1 small bulb fennel, cut into fourths and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups hot cooked couscous

Steps:

Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, bell pepper and fennel in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
Stir in oregano, red pepper and beans; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Serve with couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 17 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg

Summer Garden Couscous Salad image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place corn in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 6-9 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, cheese, onion and parsley. Drain corn and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut the kernels from the cobs. Add to cucumber mixture. Stir in couscous., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts :

Cheat Sheet Roasted Vegetable Couscous image

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup small broccoli florets (from about 1/2 head)
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch rounds (about 1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 1 cup)
1/2 yellow onion, cut into 3/4-inch large dice (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
One 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup couscous
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, for serving
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Toss the broccoli florets, carrots, bell pepper and onion together with 2 tablespoons olive oil and some salt and pepper and spread out in an even layer on a sheet tray. Roast until the vegetables are softened slightly and browned, 15 to 18 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepot. Sprinkle the chickpeas and couscous in an even layer on top of the vegetables, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon oil and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Pour the boiling stock over the top of the couscous and vegetables and cover with aluminum foil. Let sit until the couscous is cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the foil and fluff the couscous with a fork. Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes, drizzle lemon juice over the top and garnish with the mint leaves.
To reheat the couscous before serving, cover with foil and place in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes.