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Kate's Kale Couscous Recipe

Recipe by: ScoGold

"This heart-healthy, quick, and easy dish is something very easy to throw together for dinner. It's perfect for dinner and lunch the next day and is just as tasty hot or cold. Kate originally came up with this recipe after coming back from the gym with no fresh ingredients on hand. Just by using what was in the pantry and freezer this amazing dish came together. Although it is vegetarian friendly, many meat eaters will be satisfied with this high-protein meal."

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Directions

Prep15 m
Cook5 m
Ready In25 m

1Bring water and butter to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat. Add couscous and stir well. Cover saucepan and let couscous sit until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
2Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir cannellini beans, kale, and garlic in the hot oil until kale is wilted, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix kale mixture into couscous; fold in almonds.
3Spoon couscous mixture into 4 serving bowls; top with Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper.

Footnotes

Cook's Note:
I always keep frozen kale in the freezer but it can be equally delicious if fresh kale is used. Drain any excess liquid after microwaving kale to defrost. Broth could be used in place of water, but there is tons of flavor packed into this dish that it doesn't necessarily need the extra flavor. Other canned beans can be substituted but I would stick with lighter-tasting beans (such as red, garbanzo). Great vegetarian dish that can easily be a side dish or main course.
Tip
Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.

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