Mayan Couscous

Toasted garlic, jalapeño peppers, black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, and fresh lime juice liven up this Mexican version of couscous salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 300 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 clove unpeeled garlic
• 1 cup canned whole kernel corn, drained
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1.25 cups boiling water
• 0.5 cup finely chopped red onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the couscous, cumin, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the boiling water and seal with plastic wrap. Set aside for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook the unpeeled garlic clove in a small skillet over medium-high heat until toasted and the skin has turned golden-brown. Peel the garlic and mince. Stir the garlic into the couscous along with the black beans, corn, onion, cilantro, jalapeño pepper, olive oil, and lime juice. Serve warm or allow to cool.