Southwestern Couscous Recipe
๐ Total Time: 30 minutes
๐ฅ Servings: 6
๐ฝ๏ธ Yield: 7 cups
Description:
Enjoy the flavors of the Southwest with this quick and easy Southwestern Couscous recipe. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or snack, this dish combines the hearty goodness of couscous with the zesty kick of Tex Mex spices, black beans, and extra-sharp cheddar cheese.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup fat-free chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 333.9
- Fat: 8.4g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9g
- Cholesterol: 21.7mg
- Sodium: 360.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 50.4g
- Fiber: 7.4g
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Protein: 14.1g
Instructions:
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In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup of chopped green onions and cook until they are tender and fragrant.
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Stir in the fat-free chicken broth, no-salt-added stewed tomatoes (with their juices), ground cumin, and chili powder. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Once the mixture is boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat.
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Stir in the couscous and drained black beans until well combined. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it stand off the heat for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the flavors and liquids.
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After 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the couscous mixture with a fork to ensure it’s light and fluffy.
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Serve the Southwestern Couscous hot, topped with shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese and the remaining chopped green onions for an extra burst of flavor and freshness.
Enjoy this delicious and nutritious Southwestern Couscous with your family and friends! It’s perfect for a quick weekday meal or as a side dish for your next Tex Mex-inspired feast. ๐ถ๏ธ๐ง๐
