Shrimp and Bean Couscous
(from abigail12083’s recipe box)
Source: Parents.com
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Serves 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole-wheat couscous
- 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp, tails removed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (11 ounces) corn, drained
- 1/4 cup Italian vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely shredded
Directions
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. In a medium saucepan, cook couscous according to package directions, using broth instead of water. Set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pepper and cook 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp and saute 3 minutes or until shrimp are opaque throughout. Stir in black beans and corn; cook just to heat through. In a large bowl, toss together couscous and shrimp-and-bean mixture with vinaigrette and basil.