Name: Red Beans and Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 10 ounces quick-cooking couscous; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 green onions, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 celery rib, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced

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ingredients

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried basil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
10 ounces quick-cooking couscous
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 green onions, diced
¹⁄₂ cup green bell pepper, diced
¹⁄₄ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 celery rib, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced

directions

Bring first 6 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; remove from heat.
Stir in couscous; let stand 10 minutes.
Fluff mixture with fork.
Stir in kidney beans and remaining ingredients.
Serve hot or slightly chilled.

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review by MINNIEMAE

5/31/2005

I thought this side dish was tasty, however my husband didn't care for the couscous. I forwarded the recipe to a friend whom I think will enjoy it also. Thanks!

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review by BoxOWine

1/22/2005

Made this as a side dish to some catfish I had in the freezer. I sauteed the veggies in EVOO first, then added the seasonings, tomatoes, and chicken broth. let that sit for a while before adding the couscous as the fish wasn't quite ready. We all enjoyed this "different" side dish. A definite keeper and will make again.

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review by keeney

1/19/2005

Made this recipe last night for a potluck dinner. Wonderful flavors. Am hoping there will be leftovers to take home! Didn't have kidney beans so made it with black beans. A definite do again!

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review by justcallmetoni

1/5/2005

My biggest regret with this recipe is not finding it before the holidays. With its bright reds and greens, it would have been the perfect side at a Christmas potluck. Seriously, this is one of those sinfully simple dishes that ends with a great dish. Eating my second helping as I type and can tell it'll be great leftovers. My suggestion is that you let it sit a minute or two after mixing so that the heat of the couscous releases the flavors of the green add-ins and garlic. By the way those pepper flakes pack a stealth punch, so reduce it if you don't like spicy. Thanks Nurse Di.

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review by michele morgan

6/29/2004

This was really good. I made it like the recipe said and it was really good, though I used Pinto Beans instead of red beans and chives instead of scallions. I would suggest a little less salt next time though.

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