Mexican Couscous Express

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

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.