Couscous-and-Black Bean Salad

Couscous-and-Black Bean Salad
Couscous-and-Black Bean Salad might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. One serving contains 371 calories, 14g of protein, and 4g of fat. This vegan recipe serves 2. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up green onions, bell pepper, orange, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
Grate 1/4 teaspoon orange rind, and set aside. Squeeze juice from orange over a bowl; reserve 1/4 cup juice, and set aside.
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Add water to remaining juice in bowl to equal 1 cup.
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Bring water mixture and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous.
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Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cool slightly. Stir in orange rind, beans, bell pepper, onions, and parsley.
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Combine reserved 1/4 cup orange juice, vinegar, oil, and cumin.
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Add couscous mixture; toss well. Store salad in an airtight container in refrigerator.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings2
Health Score57
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