Black Beans & Couscous with Dried Cranberries

 

1 C. uncooked Couscous

1 ¼ C. Chicken Broth or Water

3 T. EVOO

3 T. Bottled Lime Juice

1 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar

½ tsp. Cumin

¼ C. dried Green Onions, rehydrated in ½ C. Water

1 C. dried Cranberries

1 can Black Beans, rinsed

1 C. dried Cranberries

1 8.75 oz. can Corn (or 1 C. rehydrated from freeze-dried), optional

Salt & Pepper to taste

 

Bring chicken broth to a boil and stir in couscous. Immediately cover and set aside, away from heat. In large bowl whisk together oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin. Strain liquid from green onions and add to bowl and whisk again. Add cranberries, beans and corn and allow to rest 5 minutes. Fluff couscous, breaking up any chunks. Add to bowl with beans and cranberries and toss well to combine.