Finding The Goddess In Me

Found this recipe last night before going for a weekly grocery shopping! I also made the recipe last night (double amount) and am taking it for my launches this week!!!
IT'S DELISH!


Black Bean Couscous Salad



Makes 4 servings

This salad is very portable and is great for lunch. It is also a good source of whole grains and beans, a healthy alternative to meat.

Ingredients

¾ cup (175 mL) sodium reduced chicken stock or water
¾ cup (175 mL) whole-wheat couscous
½ cup (125 mL) no added salt canned corn or thawed frozen corn
½ cup (125 mL) diced green pepper
½ cup (125 mL) cherry tomatoes, cut in 4
1 cup (250 mL) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup (50 mL) green onion, chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) finely diced cilantro, packed
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 tsp (5 mL) cumin
½ tsp (2 mL) black pepper
Directions

In a small pot, bring the chicken stock or water to a boil. Turn off the heat and add the couscous. Let it sit for 5 minutes and then fluff with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl.
Add the rest of the ingredients and toss.
Chill for 1 hour and up to 2 days.


Nutritional information per serving
(1 cup/250 mL)

Calories: 256
Protein: 10 g
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Dietary cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 47 g
Dietary fibre: 9 g
Sodium: 209 mg
Potassium: 451 mg

4 POINTS PER 1 CUP! :)