Couscous Salad with Mango and Beans

This option can be perfectly used as part of the carbohydrates in any meal. If you’re not familiar with Couscous, it’s a grain made from semolina or wheat flour, and could be classified as a type of pasta. In fact, you can find it in that section at the supermarket.

Nutritional Content: one cup

Carbohydrates: 40 gr, 8 gr are fiber equals 2 portions
Protein: 8 gr equals 1 portion
Fat: 3 gr equals half portion

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup couscous
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons olive oil (10gr)
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 ripe mango cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons green onion/chives
• 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
• 1 jalapeño cut thin (optional)

Preparation:

• Cook the couscous: place water in a pot and bring to a boil, add the couscous, stir and cover. Let cook for 5 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
• Place the remaining ingredients in a large deep plate.
• Once the couscous is ready, add it to the ingredient mixture and stir.
• Place the salad in the refrigerator until it reaches the desired temperature, approximately 30 minutes.