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Ease of Preparation: Easy
Preparation Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Recipe By: Robin Robertson
From: The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook
Used with permission of Robin Robertson
Other Beans
Other Pasta
Although it looks like a grain, couscous is actually made from semolina and therefore is more akin to pasta. Whatever you call it, it's delicious, nourishing, and easy to use. It also makes a great base for a salad. I think it works especially well with the tropical flavors of the Caribbean.
1 cup water
salt
1 1/2 cups instant couscous
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup cooked or canned dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed if canned
3 scallions, minced
1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
salt to taste
1/2 cup chopped pecans, roasted
1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the bell pepper, peas, kidney beans, scallions, and dates. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, brown sugar, cumin, allspice, cayenne, and salt to taste.
Add the couscous to the vegetable mixture, pour on the dressing, and toss to combine well. Sprinkle with the pecans and coconut and serve. This salad will keep in the refrigerator for a day or two, but if you are making it ahead, do not add the pecans and coconut until ready to serve.
