Shrimp & Bean Couscous
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Whole wheat couscous is tossed with black beans, corn, and shrimp to make this recipe a complete meal in minutes.


Shrimp & Bean Couscous

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Ingredients
  • 1  cup
    whole-wheat couscous
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  • 1-1/4  cups
    reduced-sodium chicken broth
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 1 
    red pepper, seeded and sliced
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  • 1  pound
    peeled and deveined medium shrimp, tails removed
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  • 1  can (15 ounces)
    black beans, rinsed and drained
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  • 1  can (11 ounces)
    corn, drained
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  • 1/4  cup
    Italian vinaigrette
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  • 1/4  cup
    fresh basil, finely shredded
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Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan, cook couscous according to package directions, using broth instead of water. Set aside.
2.
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.
Nutrition information
Calories 344, Total Fat 7 g, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 25 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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