2019-09-30

Confetti Couscous

This recipe confetti couscous allows you to have light and delicious meal while also staying healthy! A favorite Mediterranean side dish that your family will love. It pairs well with our other diabetic-friendly recipes.

INGREDIENTS FOR CONFETTI COUSCOUS

• ½ cup Fresh basil, chopped (can sub. Cilantro)
• 2 Tbsp Olive oil
• 3 Tbsp Fresh lime juice (2 limes)
• ½ cup Diced red bell pepper
• ½ cup Diced cucumber
• ½ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Ground cumin
• 1 cup Uncooked couscous (look for whole wheat for more fiber)
• 15 oz can Black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Fresh or frozen corn
• ½ cup Diced red onion

DIRECTIONS

1. In medium saucepan, combine salt, cumin, and 1 ½ cups water.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add couscous, stir to combine.
3. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
4. Cook corn according to package directions or steam fresh corn for 5 minutes.
5. Combine couscous with red bell pepper, cucumber, black beans, corn, onion, and basil.
6. Stir in olive oil and lime juice.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 300

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