Pineapple Black Beans And Couscous Food

PINEAPPLE, BLACK BEANS, AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup water and reserved pineapple juice in a saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Stir couscous into the liquid to coat. Set aside until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Divide onto 2 plates.
• Stir pineapple chunks and black beans together in a skillet over medium heat. Mix 1/3 cup warm water and taco seasoning mix in a small bowl; pour over the black bean mixture. Cook and stir the mixture until hot, 5 to 7 minutes. Spoon over couscous to serve.

BLACK BEAN AND SPINACH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, over high heat, bring chicken broth to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Squeeze excess water out of thawed spinach. Semi Homemaker Tip: use potato ricer to squeeze water from spinach - Carol Simmons, Orland Park, IL.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine spinach and black beans. Heat, covered, in microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
• Stir spinach and black bean mixture into couscous. Add lemon juice and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

PINEAPPLE COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, pineapple, chilies, pecans, onions, oil, mint and garlic; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over spinach.

EASY PINEAPPLE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth (or water) to boil in medium saucepan.
• Add dry couscous to boiling liquid, stir just to coat couscous, remove from the heat and cover with lid.
• Let sit for 5 minutes.
• While couscous is setting; mix well with whisk the pineapple juice, olive oil and Spicy Brown Mustard (can use Dijon or Whole Grain), salt/pepper to taste. Set "dressing" aside.
• Remove lid from saucepan and fluff couscous with fork.
• Add pineapple tidbits, diced red pepper, "dressing" and parsley to couscous and mix well.
• Enjoy!

BLACK-BEAN-AND-MANGO-PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight in cold water.
• Drain and rinse the beans and place in a saucepan with the onion and chopped garlic. Cover with 6 cups of cold water and simmer over medium heat until tender but firm, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain. Rinse in cold water until chilled. (You should have about 8 cups.)
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beans with all the remaining ingredients and toss well. Set aside until ready to serve.

BLACK BEAN AND PINEAPPLE QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Spray pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Stir chilies and onion over medium-high until onions are translucent.
• Add refried black beans and taco seasoning to chilies and onion in pan and mix well.
• Spread mixture across 1/2 of the tortilla.
• Sprinkle with pineapple bits and cheese.
• Fold over the other half of the tortilla.
• Bake at 300 until cheese is melted and beans are warmed through, about 10-12 minutes.
• Serve with toppings of your choice, such as sour cream, guacamole, diced tomato, etc.

BAKED BEANS WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. , In a very large bowl, combine the beans, pineapple, bacon and onion. Combine brown sugar and ketchup; stir into the bean mixture., Transfer to two greased 3-qt. or 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-35 minutes longer or until bubbly and beans reach desired thickness.