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Butter bean tomato couscous
Soft butter beans and quick couscous in a tomato and pepper sauce.
~$2.25 per serving
What goes in
- Instant couscous, dry¾ cup~$0.90
- Butter beans, drained1 can (15 oz)~$1.25
- Chopped tomatoes1 can (14.5 oz)~$1.10
- Bell pepper1 medium~$1.00
- Olive oil2 tsp~$0.15
- Smoked paprika and salt½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp salt~$0.10
Whole recipe estimate$4.50
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Let’s make it
- 1
Dice the pepper. Heat oil in a saucepan and cook pepper for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add tomatoes, beans, paprika, and salt. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring, until the pepper is tender.
- 3
Meanwhile, prepare couscous with water according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and serve with the bean sauce.
Original recipe and planning estimates by NeighborhoodHub. Cooking times are estimates; this recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested.