Pineapple, Black Beans, and Couscous

This makes a great vegetarian meal. The mixture of sweet and spicy would also make it a great side dish for your BBQ.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 675 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.33333334326744 cup warm water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 1/2 cup water and reserved pineapple juice in a saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Stir couscous into the liquid to coat. Set aside until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Divide onto 2 plates.

Step 2

Stir pineapple chunks and black beans together in a skillet over medium heat. Mix 1/3 cup warm water and taco seasoning mix in a small bowl; pour over the black bean mixture. Cook and stir the mixture until hot, 5 to 7 minutes. Spoon over couscous to serve.