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Whole Wheat Couscous Salad Recipe

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Contributor:  
Contributor:  
Nina Boldosser
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 tsp. table salt, divided
1/2 cup quick cooking whole-wheat couscous
15 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium scallions, trimmed and chopped
1 cup cooked, chopped broccoli
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. cumin seeds
1/3 cup canned tomato juice
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. olive oil
Directions:
Directions:
Combine 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
Stir in couscous and reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and set couscous aside, covered for 10 minutes.
Uncover pan, fluff couscous with a fork and spoon into a serving bowl.
Cool to room temperature.

When cool, add beans, scallions and broccoli to couscous.
Toss gently but well.

In a small bowl, combine red pepper flakes, cumin, remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and tomato juice; stir well.
Stir in vinegar and oil, and pour over couscous salad.
Toss gently but well.

 

 

 

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