Description
Did you know that couscous is technically pasta? It contains 1 ingredient: durum semolina, the same flour used for pasta, which unfortunately means it's not gluten free. This simple and delicious grain is like rice, but it cooks in just 5 minutes. Here, I'm softening an onion before adding in diced tomatoes and beans, giving my couscous extra bulk for my side dish
Time
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.86
Ingredients
Serving(s)
Step 1
- 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Step 2
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
Step 3
- 14.5 oz can Diced tomatoes
- 15.5 oz can Beans, NOT drained or rinsed
Step 4
- 1 cup Couscous
Instructions
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- Preheat a medium pot over medium heat with olive oil. Dice your onion, and add to the pot with salt. Cover, and cook with occasional stirring until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes
- When the onion is soft, add in balsamic and spices (garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper)
- Add in the diced tomatoes and beans (not drained or rinsed). Increase heat to high, cover, and bring to a boil
- When boiling, remove from the heat and add in the couscous. Mix, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a wooden spoon
Nutrition Facts
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Total Fat: 1.9g (2 %)
Saturated Fat: 0.3g (1 %)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)
Sodium: 477mg (21 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 45.9g (17 %)
Fiber: 5.9g (21 %)
Net Carbs: 40.0g
Total Sugar: 2.4g
Protein: 9.2g (18 %)
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Vitamin B12: 0.0mcg (0 %)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 73mg (6 %)
Iron: 2.11mg (12 %)
Magnesium: 52mg (12 %)
Potassium: 456mg (10 %)
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