Crunchy and bold when raw, smoky and sweet when cooked, bell peppers are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants to help boost your immune system.
Depending on the color (red are the most nutrient-packed), one cup of these beauties can provide you with up to three times your total daily intake of Vitamin C and 100 percent of your daily requirements for Vitamin A.
Black Bean, Couscous, and Pepper Salad
2
servings391
kcalThis is a simple salad using quick-cooking couscous. It can be made the night before and refrigerated until needed. The flavor will improve with age.
Ingredients
- 1
medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
- ¾ cup
water
- 2 tsp
olive oil
- ½ cup
quick-cooking couscous
- ½ cup
rinsed and drained canned black beans
- ¼ lb
lean ham, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup
diced red onion
- 2 Tbsp
olive oil and vinegar dressing
several drops hot pepper sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup
chopped fresh cilantro
several lettuce leaves (optional)
Directions
Bring water and olive oil to a boil.
Remove from heat, add couscous, stir, and cover with a lid. Let stand 5 minutes.
Place black beans, ham, onion, and red bell pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Add the couscous.
Drizzle dressing over salad. Add hot pepper sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
Toss well. Sprinkle cilantro on top.
To serve, arrange lettuce leaves on two plates and spoon salad onto the lettuce.
- Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories—391, Total Fat—9g, Saturated Fat—2g, Sodium–874mg, Carbohydrate—52g, Dietary Fiber—8g, Sugar—3g, Protein—25g
