Marinated Mushroom, Black Bean Couscous Salad with Cheddar
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This tasty couscous salad has layers of delicious flavors and great textures. Chipotle chili in adobo sauce adds some smokiness, a touch cumin gives extra tang. Serve it as a side dish or a light and refreshing main course.
Ingredients
| 1 | cup |
couscous
Israeli couscous |
|
| 1 ¼ | cups |
stock
vegetable or any broth, or water |
|
| ¼ | each |
sweet red bell peppers
diced |
|
| ¼ | each |
green bell peppers
diced |
|
| ½ | cup |
mushrooms, marinated
drained and sliced |
* |
| ½ | cup |
corn
fresh or frozen, thawed |
|
| 1 | cup |
black beans
drained and rinsed |
|
| ½ | cup |
cheddar cheese
cubed |
* |
| ¼ | cup |
cilantro
freshly chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
sliced |
|
| Dressing: | |||
| 3 | tablespoons |
olive oil, extra-virgin
|
|
| ½ | each |
limes
juice, about 1 tablespoon, or to taste |
|
| ½ | each |
chipotle chili peppers
in adobo sauce, drained if needed and finely chopped |
* |
| 1 | clove |
garlic
small clove, minced |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cumin
ground |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
* |
Directions
Add the couscous and broth or water into a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer, and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from the heat, and fluff with a fork. Set aside.
Meanwhile in a large mixing bowl, add the bell peppers, marinated mushrooms, corn, black beans, cheddar cheese, cilantro and scallions. Mix well.
In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well blended.
Add the cooked couscous into the large mixing bowl along with the dressing.
Gently toss with a wooden spatula until evenly coated and well combined.
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 481g (17.0 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 68229% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g
34%
Saturated Fat 3g
16%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 966mg
40%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
33%
Dietary Fiber 15g
61%
Sugars g
Protein
47g
Vitamin A 16%
•
Vitamin C 75%
Calcium 10%
•
Iron 26%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
