Quinoa/Couscous Delight

Name: Quinoa/Couscous Delight
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup organic whole grain couscous; 1/2 cup organic quinoa; fresh spinach leaves, 3 handfuls; 3/4 cup frozen organic corn (we use sweet corn from TJ's); 1 (15 ounce) can organic black beans (drained); organic vegetable broth; 3 links Italian chicken sausage, thinly sliced (we use the Italian flavored chicken sausage from Trader Joe's); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon trader joe's no salt seasoning

Submitted by MamaMeag

"This is a modification of a recipe someone made for my sister-in-law after she had her second baby. It's a wonderful meal, easy to make and put together, and nutritious. You can substitute for your favorite veggies, and use your favorite kind of sausage (or leave it out completely for a VEGETARIAN version!)."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup organic whole grain couscous
¹⁄₂ cup organic quinoa
fresh spinach leaves, 3 handfuls
³⁄₄ cup frozen organic corn (we use sweet corn from TJ's)
1 (15 ounce) can organic black beans (drained)
organic vegetable broth
3 links Italian chicken sausage, thinly sliced (we use the Italian flavored chicken sausage from Trader Joe's)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons coconut oil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon trader joe's no salt seasoning

directions

Rinse quinoa well (according to package instructions).
Put 2 cups Vegetable broth, 1/2 cup quinoa, and 1/2 cup couscous into a pot. Add in salt and seasonings and bring to a boil.
Reduce to simmer, cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed (10-15 minutes). Grains should be soft.
In a large sauce pan cook sausage and oil over medium heat.
Add corn, black beans to pan and saute over low heat (until corn is heated through).
Add spinach leaves and stir until well combined with the meat, beans and corn.
In a large casserole dish, combined the sausage/veggie mixture with the couscous/quinoa.
Serve immediately.
**This would also taste great with some shredded cheese on top.

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MamaMeag

<p>Please Rate My Recipes! :) I am a mommy to two wonderful boys and two beautiful girls. My cooking is primarily focused on making sure what goes into their bodies is wholesome, natural, and as organic as possible. Today's fast paced methods of eating (ie: drive-thrus, and microwaves) are kind of what I hope to not let into our home. We love our sit-down family dinners, healthy snacks that are good for our bodies, and knowing that if our kids get into the cupboards, there isn't anything in there that they can't eat. I try to educate my family on the importance of maintaining healthy eating habits, knowing that if we start now, it will benefit us for years to come.</p>

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