Steele Family Recipes
Mexican Couscous Express
4 servings
servings10 minutes
active time10 minutes
total timeIngredients
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
Directions
Place salt, cumin, onion powder and couscous in a bowl, quickly toss to combine.
Add boiling water, cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
Fluff with fork, add tomato paste and stir to evenly coat the couscous.
Add remaining ingredients.
Serve with optional toppings.
4 servings
servings10 minutes
active time10 minutes
total time