Meals Matter

Mediterranean Couscous and Beans

Contributed By: anncrampton
eatbetteramerica

Raisins, tomatoes, garbanzos and feta cheese make a tasty meal you can put on the table in a snap. From eatbetteramerica. Glorious Garbanzos Garbanzo beans are loaded with plenty of fiber--the soluble kind. Start slowly so you have time to get used to added fiber in the diet!

Ingredients

3 cups Vegetable broth or Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

2 cups Uncooked couscous

1/2 cup Raisins or currants

1/4 teaspoon Pepper

1/8 teaspoon Ground red pepper (cayenne)

1 Small tomato, chopped (1/2 cup)

1 can (15 oz) Green Giant® garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed

1/3 cup Crumbled feta cheese

Preparation

1. In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese; remove from heat.

2. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; stir gently. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutritional Information

Exchanges: 7 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat

Carbohydrate Choices: 7

MyPyramid Servings: 1/2 c Dairy, 1/4 c Fruits, 3 oz-equivalents Grains, 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/2 c Vegetables

*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Bean & Legume
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Low Fat
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 580
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 110g
Protein: 22g
Vitamin A: 25%
Vitamin C: 4%
Calcium: 15%
Sodium: 910mg
Iron: 25%
Fiber: 11g