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Mayan Couscous Salad

10/20/2013

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I've never been a couscous fan.  I've tried it several times and just did not like it.....until this recipe. 

I went to a work potluck and one of my fellow managers brought this salad to the potluck and it was fabulous!  Cari made the salad for a camping trip and it was wonderful again.  I now ask for this salad frequently because it tastes great and is healthy!  The salad is good warm and good the next day right out of the refrigerator.

Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:
1 cup couscous
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cup hot water
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 15 oz. can black beans
1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 jalepeno pepper, minced
3 Tbsp. lime juice

Instructions:
  1. Put hot water into a 2 quart saucepan and add couscous, cumin, salt and garlic.
  2. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
  3. Let simmer for about 12 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  4. Just before the couscous is finished, add the rest of the ingredients in with couscous until warmed.
  5. Dish can be served warm or cool. (great the next day!)

Slight modifications from this recipe from AllRecipes.

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Healthy and cheap popcorn!!

10/20/2013

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I love popcorn but I'm always looking for ways to make it tasty!  Recently my dear mother shared with me a simple way of making popcorn that is much cheaper than buying the expensive no oil, no salt, no butter stuff at the health food store. 

Here's the secret....buy some brown paper lunch bags, put 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels in the bag fold the top of the brown bag down (about 2 folds) and then cook for 2-3 minutes (or until there is more than 2-3 seconds between pops).  Enjoy!

So ok, that's good popcorn but with no butter or salt it makes for a pretty tasteless snack.  I was just dumping a little Franks Hot Sauce on mine, which would spice it up a bit but also make it soggy.  I started looking around the internet and found some interesting recipes.  Here's the one I just tried and really enjoy!

With a quick google search there are LOTS of popcorn recipes, just be careful because many of them want you to add oil or butter....stick with the healthy stuff instead!

Disclaimer:  There are some mixed opinions as to whether it is unhealthy to make popcorn in brown paper bags.  I can't seem to find anything definitive one way or the other but figured I'd let you know in case you had concerns.

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    Hello, my name is Todd Coston.  This site is a dedicated to my journey on a plant based diet.  I'm passionate about the benefits of this diet and share my thoughts, resources and recipes through this site.  I would love to hear from you, so drop me a line at [email protected].


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