Mexican Couscous Express

The most ridiculously easy and fast mid week meal that's darn tasty and wonderfully light. Feel free to ramp up the toppings - I just added some diced avocado and tomato to keep it fresh, but I also have it with a dollop of source cream and grated cheese. And I have also been known to add crispy ...

⏱️ 10 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 📊 Easy 👁️ 19 views
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Mexican Couscous ExpressFoto: RecipeTin Eats

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp diced jalapeño ((fresh is better, but tinned also ok))
  • 2 scallions ((shallots), roughly sliced (optional))
  • 1 can (15 oz / 400 g) black beans (or red kidney beans)
  • 1 can (15 oz / 400 g) corn kernels
  • Handful of coriander / cilantro
  • 1 tomato (, deseeded and diced)
  • 1/2 avocado (, diced)
  • Sour cream
  • Grated cheese

Steps

  1. Place salt, cumin, onion powder and couscous in a bowl, quickly toss to combine.

  2. Add boiling water, cover and set aside for 5 minutes.

  3. Fluff with fork, add tomato paste and stir to evenly coat the couscous.

  4. Add remaining ingredients.

  5. Serve with optional toppings.

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