Caribbean Surprise with Couscous
🕒 Total Time: 27 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
🥘 Cuisine: Caribbean
🔪 Difficulty: Easy
🥗 Category: Fruit
🔑 Keywords: Vegetable, Caribbean, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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15 | Black beans |
14 1/2 | Canned tomatoes |
1 | Frozen corn kernels |
2 | Pineapple chunks in juice |
1/2 | Ground ginger |
1 | Curry powder |
2 cups | Water |
10 | Couscous |
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 501
- Fat Content: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 145mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 106.3g
- Fiber Content: 13.2g
- Sugar Content: 20.6g
- Protein Content: 18.6g
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients – black beans, canned tomatoes, frozen corn kernels, pineapple chunks in juice, ground ginger, curry powder, water, and couscous.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large skillet, combine the black beans, canned tomatoes, frozen corn kernels, pineapple chunks (with juice), ground ginger, and curry powder.
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Heat Mixture: Place the skillet over medium-high heat and heat the mixture for about 10 minutes or until warmed through, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.
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Cook Couscous: While the bean mixture is heating, prepare the couscous according to the directions on the box. Typically, this involves boiling water and adding couscous, then letting it sit covered for a few minutes until fluffy.
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Serve: Once the couscous is cooked and fluffy, serve it on plates or in bowls, then ladle the heated bean mixture over the top.
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Enjoy: Serve hot and enjoy this delightful Caribbean Surprise with Couscous!
This Caribbean-inspired dish is not only bursting with flavors but also packs a punch of nutrition. With the sweetness of pineapple, the earthiness of black beans, and the warmth of curry and ginger, it’s a treat for your taste buds. Plus, it’s quick and easy to make, perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something healthy and satisfying on the table fast!