Couscous With Plums, Goat Cheese, and Fresh Mint

Lose weight and benefit your heart by eating tasty high-fiber dishes such as these. According to the National Academy of Sciences, you can help prevent heart disease by increasing your intake of roughage. The daily quotas are 25 g of fiber for women and at least 38 g for men. Excellent sources of fiber include fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. And because these foods are so filling, they'll help you peel off the pounds.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  cup  whole wheat couscous
• 3  ripe plums, chopped
• 2  scallions, thinly sliced
• 2  ounces  aged  goat cheese, crumbled
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped of fresh mint
• 3  tablespoons honey
• 3 1⁄2 tablespoons  balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. 1. Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the couscous, stir, and turn off the heat. Cover the saucepan, and let the couscous rest for 10 minutes.
2. 2. Fluff the couscous with a fork, and transfer it to a medium bowl. When it's cool, add the plums, scallions, cheese, and mint.
3. 3. Whisk the honey and vinegar in a small bowl until the honey has dissolved. Pour the mixture over the couscous, and gently toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste.