Couscous with Kidney Beans, Carrots & Walnuts

This is my favorite not-from-scratch dish. Don’t even ask me where the idea came from, it just came to me one day when I was making this couscous. I love the crunch of the walnuts and how colorful the carrots and kidney beans make the dish. It’s super fast and easy to make, too.

• 1 pkg Near East brand Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil Couscous
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• ~1 c shredded carrots
• ~1 c chopped raw walnuts

Prepare cous cous as directed on package. Stir in kidney beans, carrots and walnuts and serve!

I have made this more “from scratch” before by using plain whole wheat couscous and adding garlic and some seasonings to it. The main advantage of this would be a lower sodium content. It tastes just as good either way.

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