Pineapple, Black Beans, and Couscous

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 10 min

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Description

This pineapple, black beans, and couscous recipe makes a hearty vegetarian meal. The combination of sweet and spicy makes it the perfect side dish.

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (juice reserved)

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 cup couscous

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1/3 cup warm water

• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix

Directions

1 Combine reserved pineapple juice and ½ cup water in a saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat. Stir in couscous until well combined, cover, and set aside until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

2 Combine pineapple chunks and black beans in a skillet over medium heat. Stir ⅓ cup warm water and taco seasoning together in a small bowl; add to pineapple-black bean mixture. Cook and stir until hot, 5 to 7 minutes. Spoon pineapple-black bean mixture over couscous; serve.