CousCoud Bean Loaf

[Guest guest]

I've had this recipe for months, it just didn't catch my eye and then again it

would. I kept thinking it would fall apart. Nope, it turned out of the loaf

pan and sliced right down. I made this Sunday, I froze several slices because I

wanted to see how it would freeze and reheat. Perfectly! I had it for lunch.

Now I served it with mushroom gravy. My Mom had mayo on hers and my ex liked

horseradish on his. Mo had some leftover the next day and he loved it covered

wit catsup. I made a second loaf and used white beans, just as good as the black

bean version. You can really spice this up.

 

CousCous Bean Loaf

 

2 cups dry couscous re hydrated with 2 cups boiled water

1 lb can black beans, drain and save the liquid

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 tsp. oregano

1/2 tsp. thyme

1/3 tsp. marjoram

2 cloves of garlic,minced

1 egg, beaten

2 tbls. catsup (I used salsa)

Optional-catsup to brush over top, I left it plain

I added a dash of cumin and red pepper flakes

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a 9X5 -inch loaf pan

Prepare couscous by placing in a large mixing bowl and pouring 2 cups

boiled water over top, cover with a plate and let sit 10 minutes.

After the couscous is ready add the beans, bread crumbs, garlic and herbs,

mix well.

In a small bowl whisk together egg and catsup and mix into the couscous

mixture

and blend well.

Place mixture into prepared loaf pan and press it down, bake for 30 minutes.

Brush top with catsup and bake 5 more minutes.

Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes.

Run a table knife along edges, place a serving plate over loaf pan and turn

over, it will pop right out, slice down and serve with your favorite sauce,

garnish, gravy, etc.

**Note** Some grilled onions would be good in this, so would some minced hot

peppers if you like heat.

The basic recipe is very good.

 

 

 

 

 

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I watch my dolphin swim away

The one who listens to the surf

Can feel the pulse beat of the earth

And like my dolphin swims so free

The sun does swim into the sea. "

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[Guest guest]

--- Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower wrote:

 

> 1 lb can black beans, drain and save the liquid

 

I didn't see anything about using the liquid in the

recipe. Is it in case the mixture is too dry after

everything is mixed together? As a kid I always liked

my mother's meatloaf and so loaf recipes = comfort

food for me. Plus, they're easy to freeze & pack for

lunch. This one sounds good and I'll try it once my

freezer empties out some (I still have a few slices of

TVP loaf in there).

 

--

Liz

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I'm going to try this soon. I have some couscous I need to use and love the

idea of using it this way.

Judy

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Donnalilacflower

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Tuesday, July 18, 2006 6:36 PM

CousCoud Bean Loaf

 

 

I've had this recipe for months, it just didn't catch my eye and then again it

would. I kept thinking it would fall apart. Nope, it turned out of the loaf pan

and sliced right down. I made this Sunday, I froze several slices because I

wanted to see how it would freeze and reheat. Perfectly! I had it for lunch.

Now I served it with mushroom gravy. My Mom had mayo on hers and my ex liked

horseradish on his. Mo had some leftover the next day and he loved it covered

wit catsup. I made a second loaf and used white beans, just as good as the black

bean version. You can really spice this up.

 

CousCous Bean Loaf

 

2 cups dry couscous re hydrated with 2 cups boiled water

1 lb can black beans, drain and save the liquid

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 tsp. oregano

1/2 tsp. thyme

1/3 tsp. marjoram

2 cloves of garlic,minced

1 egg, beaten

2 tbls. catsup (I used salsa)

Optional-catsup to brush over top, I left it plain

I added a dash of cumin and red pepper flakes

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a 9X5 -inch loaf pan

Prepare couscous by placing in a large mixing bowl and pouring 2 cups

boiled water over top, cover with a plate and let sit 10 minutes.

After the couscous is ready add the beans, bread crumbs, garlic and herbs,

mix well.

In a small bowl whisk together egg and catsup and mix into the couscous

mixture

and blend well.

Place mixture into prepared loaf pan and press it down, bake for 30 minutes.

Brush top with catsup and bake 5 more minutes.

Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes.

Run a table knife along edges, place a serving plate over loaf pan and turn

over, it will pop right out, slice down and serve with your favorite sauce,

garnish, gravy, etc.

**Note** Some grilled onions would be good in this, so would some minced hot

peppers if you like heat.

The basic recipe is very good.

 

 

 

 

" Now while I shower in the rain

I watch my dolphin swim away

The one who listens to the surf

Can feel the pulse beat of the earth

And like my dolphin swims so free

The sun does swim into the sea. "

Source: Behind the Sun - Red Hot Chili Peppers

 

Talk is cheap. Use Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates

starting at 1¢/min.