South of the Border Couscous Salad
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- Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water1/2 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup whole wheat couscous, uncooked1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 cup frozen corn kernels or fresh corn kernels1/2 cup red onion, chopped1/4 cup cilantro, chopped1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice2 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil1/2 a cucumber seeded and diced1 large tomato seeded and diced1 red bell pepper diced
1. In medium saucepan, combine water, cumin, and salt. Bring to boil.
2. Add in couscous. Stir. Return to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and allow to stand for 5-10 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Transfer to medium bowl. Fluff with fork and allow to cool to room temperature.
4. Fold into the couscous: the beans, corn, onion, cilantro, and jalapeno (if using).
5. Add in the lime juice and oil. Test for seasoning, adding salt, pepper, and additional lime juice as desired.
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LYWELLAN.
2. Add in couscous. Stir. Return to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and allow to stand for 5-10 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Transfer to medium bowl. Fluff with fork and allow to cool to room temperature.
4. Fold into the couscous: the beans, corn, onion, cilantro, and jalapeno (if using).
5. Add in the lime juice and oil. Test for seasoning, adding salt, pepper, and additional lime juice as desired.
Number of Servings: 5
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LYWELLAN.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 352.0
- Total Fat: 5.2 g
- Cholesterol: 46.4 mg
- Sodium: 530.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 49.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.8 g
- Protein: 29.2 g
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