Argentinean Couscous Bowls

Chimichurri Sauce
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups couscous
  • 1 lime
  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 (15.5-oz) cans light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 avocados, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare couscous according to package directions.
  2. Squeeze juice from lime. Stir shallot, lime juice, coriander, and salt into couscous.
  3. Divide couscous mixture among 6 bowls; top with beans, corn, cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado. Drizzle with Chimichurri Sauce recipe.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • ½ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 large cloves garlic, halved
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp vegan white wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp agave nectar
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Process parsley, cilantro, garlic, oil, vinegar, agave, cumin, salt, and, if desired, cayenne pepper in a small food processor or blender until finely chopped.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
514
112
626
Fat (g) 11 12 23
Sat. Fat (g) 2 2 4
Protein (g) 20 0 20
Carb (g) 87 1 88
Fiber (g) 16 0 16
Sodium (mg) 435 198 633

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