Beanny Couscous

Where do you get your protein from?

Is it from lentils? 50 g per cup 

Is it from chickpeas? 39 g per cup 

Is it from green beans? 2.4 g per cup

Or is it from cous cous? about 6 g per cup 

The total needed for an average woman is about 1 g per kg of body weight..... 

The average is 46 grams a day for females and 56 grams a day for males. 

However to do the math: divide your weight (in pounds) by 2.2 (this is the conversion for kilograms) and there goes your answer. 

So, how do you get your protein?

I made this for the sake of protein, not enjoyment. ;)

Ingredients: 

1 can of chickpeas

1/3 cup of lentils (cooked)

1/3 cup of whole wheat cous cous (cooked)

1 cup of green beans

1/2 cup of corn 

1 small handful of cilantro 

1/4 cup of onion 

1/2 bullion (salt free vegetable)

salt and oregano to taste

I bet you were thinking I was going to say pepper! But you were wrong!

After you cook the lentils, you can add the cous cous to the pan so that they "boil together". You should only have about (1/2) cup of extra water extra in the pot (before adding the cous cous). 

Then add the can of chick peas (omit the water, unless you think that your lentils look dry). 

Add the rest of the ingredient and simmer for about 10 minutes or until all the water evaporates

When you serve it up hot, the tomato and onion help balance the meal

It taste good paired with fresh made bread.....

No recipe for this, I just mixed a bit of olive oil, agave, whole wheat flour and water to make.....