Southwestern Couscous...................Shawn will love this one

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Southwestern Couscous

1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided

2 tblsp canola or olive oil

1 (14 1/2 oz) can vegetable broth

1 (14 1/2 oz) can stewed tomatoes

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chili powder

10 ounces of couscous

1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed

*optional chopped jalapeno pepper

*optional 1/2 cup grated cheese or soy cheese

*optional sliced olives

 

Saute 1/3 cup of the green onions in oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in

broth, stewed tomatoes, cumin and chili powder. Heat to a boil, remove from

heat.

Stir in couscous and beans and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Stir couscous

mixture to fluff and serve. Garnish with balance of green onions and some

sliced olives and cheese if desired.

 

 

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