Couscous chilli con carne

Author: Sprout

Photographer: Mark O'Meara

This low cost, hearty, all-time classic chilli con carne recipe served with couscous is hard to beat – so quick and easy - simply delicious!

Serves: 4

Time to make: 10 mins

Ingredients

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4 cups Tomato, capsicum and kidney bean braise
1 cup couscous
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, chopped
½ cup reduced-fat Greek yoghurt
chopped fresh coriandercilantroX
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

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1 Place braise in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat and cook until heated through. Or, heat in microwave for 1-2 minutes. Set aside to serve.

2 Place couscous in a large bowl. Pour over 1 cup boiling water. Set aside for 5 minutes then use a fork to fluff.

3 Divide couscous and braise among serving bowls. Sprinkle with jalapeños, add a dollop of yoghurt then top with coriander. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Check braise spices and yoghurt are gluten free, and use quinoa instead of couscous.

See also:

How to cook couscous

What to do with couscous

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Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 286 cal

Kilojoules 1200 kJ

Protein 15 g

Total fat 5 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 45 g

Sugar 12 g

Dietary fibre 8 g

Sodium 160 mg

Calcium 170 mg

Iron 3.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.