White Bean Spinach And Couscous Bake Gluten Free Vegan Food

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.

COUSCOUS BAKE

Steps:

• Combine water and garlic salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat, and stir in couscous.
• Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in black beans and next 7 ingredients.
• Spoon into a lightly greased 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes, or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with sliced green onions.
• Cut spinach into thin strips and serve couscous misture over spinach.

WHITE BEAN, SPINACH AND COUSCOUS BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gently saute the onion until tender about 4-5 minutes then add the minced garlic and saute 2-3 minutes more until softened and onions are translucent.
• 2. Add the drained fire roasted tomatoes and crush any large chunks. Add the white beans and allow to cook for 5-7 minutes or until beans are warmed through, stirring frequently.
• 3. Add the fresh spinach and gently turn and toss so that it will start to wilt, about 1-2 minutes.
• 4. In a large bowl combine half of the precooked couscous, reserved tomato juice, minced basil, nuts, salt and pepper; mix thoroughly.
• 5. Fold the bean and tomato mixture into the couscous mixture until combined then spread half of it into the bottom of a shallow baking dish or individual ramekins. Sprinkle the feta evenly over the dish then top with the remaining couscous mixture.
• 6. Cover the dish with foil and bake 15-25 minutes until warmed through and bubbly. At the very end of the cooking time uncover the baking dish and put it under the broiler just to lightly brown the top, 1-2 minutes.