Mediterranean Couscous and Beans

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 cups vegetable broth or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 2 cups uncooked couscous
  • 1/2 cup raisins or currants
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 small tomato, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps

  • 1
    Heat broth to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese; remove from heat.
  • 2
    Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; stir gently. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

  • Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, have a round, irregular shape and nutlike flavor. These "little chicks" are very popular in Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Italian and Mexican cuisines.
  • No need to crumble your own feta. Look for crumbled cheese at your grocery store.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
575
Calories from Fat
65
Total Fat
7 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Cholesterol
11 mg
Sodium
1070 mg
Potassium
810 mg
Total Carbohydrate
114 g
Dietary Fiber
13 g
Protein
27 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
14%
14%
Iron
28%
28%
Exchanges:
7 Starch;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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