Black Bean Mole And Coconut Couscous
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains, Dairy | 4 | Servings | ||
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | c | Uncooked couscous |
| 1/2 | c | Toasted coconut |
| 1/2 | t | Cinnamon |
| 1 | T | Olive oil |
| 2 | t | Minced garlic |
| 2 | 15 oz. black beans rinsed | |
| and drained | ||
| 1 | Jar, 16 oz. mild salsa | |
| 1 1/2 | t | Unsweetened cocoa |
| 1 | t | Chili powder |
| 1/2 | t | Cumin |
| 1/4 | t | Cinnamon |
| Shredded colby-jack cheese | ||
| blend | ||
| Sour cream | ||
| Thinly sliced green onions | ||
| Chopped tomato |
INSTRUCTIONS
From the Pillsbury Cook-off cookbook: Cook couscous as directed on package. Stir in toasted coconut and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Cover to keep warm. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in all remaining mole ingredients. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. To serve, fluff couscous with a fork; spoon onto serving platter. Spoon mole mixture over couscous. Top with desired toppings. Makes 4 servings. Tip: to toast coconut, place in a small skillet; cook and stir over low heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown. Posted to EAT-L Digest 09 Sep 96 From: Cheryl Mainard <cmainard@ARTIC.EDU> Date: Tue, 10 Sep 1996 13:57:38 -0500
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 565
Calories From Fat: 168
Total Fat: 19.3g
Cholesterol: 29.5mg
Sodium: 1406mg
Potassium: 1421.1mg
Carbohydrates: 79g
Fiber: 23.6g
Sugar: 12.2g
Protein: 24.4g