Southwestern Couscous

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped green onion, , divided
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fat free chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (10 ounce) package couscous
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, cook 1/3 cup of the green onions in butter until they are tender.
• 2 stir in broth, tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder.
• 3 heat to a boil, and then remove from heat.
• 4 stir in couscous and beans; then cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
• 5 fluff couscous mixture with a fork.
• 6 top each serving with cheese and remaining green onions.