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bean and couscous salad meal prep

Bean And Couscous Salad Meal Prep

A quick and easy Bean and Couscous Salad with fresh vegetables, a tangy dressing, and fluffy couscous. Perfect for meal prep or a light, flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Bean Salad

  • 1 19oz cans mixed beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning or sub Za'atar 
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp vinegar red wine, apple cider or white
  • 1 tsp sweetener agave, honey, or maple syrup
  • salt and pepper to taste

Couscous

  • 1 cup whole wheat instant couscous
  • ½ tsp turmeric & black pepper

Toppings

  • 1 large handful arugula or mixed greens
  • 2 tbsp hummus per serving
  • ½ bunch fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

Couscous

  • In a medium pot, add the dry couscous, turmeric, black pepper and boiling water. Cook according to the package instructions. For mine it was 1 part couscous to 1 part water (so 1 cup dry couscous, 1 cup boiling water).
  • Stir, and cover for 5 mins then fluff with a fork.

Bean Salad

  • In a large mixing bowl, add olive oil, vinegar, dijon, Italian seasoning, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the beans directly into the bowl and toss to combine.

Meal Prep Assembly

  • Divide the bean salad, cooked couscous, hummus, parsley and fresh greens into 4 separate meal prep containers.
  • Tip* Make sure the lettuce is not touching the bean salad so it stays fresh and doesn't get soggy. Put the couscous between the bean salad and the greens.
  • Store in the fridge, toss when ready to eat, and enjoy!

Notes

Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 320g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg
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