Aztec Couscous Recipe Recipe

Name: Aztec Couscous Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. couscous; 1/2 tsp grnd cumin; 1 tsp salt or possibly to taste; 1 c. to 1 1/4 c. water; 1 3/4 c. black beans or possibly 1 15 ounce can; 1 c. corn kernels; 1/2 c. red onion, finely minced; 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 x jalapeno, chopped; 3 Tbsp. roasted garlic extra virgin olive oil; 3 Tbsp. to 4 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

Servings: persons

1 c. couscous
1/2 tsp grnd cumin
1 tsp salt or possibly to taste
1 c. to 1 1/4 c. water
1 3/4 c. black beans or possibly 1 15 ounce can
1 c. corn kernels
1/2 c. red onion, finely minced
1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
1 x jalapeno, chopped
3 Tbsp. roasted garlic extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp. to 4 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

1
Place couscous, cumin, and salt in a large heatproof bowl or possibly storage container and pour 1 c. boiling water on top.
2
Cover tightly and let sit till all the liquid is absorbed, about 10 min.
3
If the couscous is not quite tender, add in an additional 1/4 c. of boiling water, cover, and let sit for a few min longer.
4
Fluff up with a fork.
5
Toss in the beans, corn, onion, cilantro, and jalapeno.
6
Fold in the extra virgin olive oil and sufficient lime juice to give the salad a puckery edge.
7
Serve hot or possibly at room temperature.
8
Cut Vegetarian

311

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. couscous, 1/2 tsp grnd cumin, 1 tsp salt or possibly to taste, 1 c. to 1 1/4 c. water, and more.

Yes, Aztec Couscous Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aztec Couscous Recipe

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