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Mexican Couscous
Use Couscous as the base for melding traditional Mexican flavors
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
minutes
Total Time
50
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Ingredients
1
cup
Couscous
1 1/2
cups
water
1 - 2
tbsp
Cumin
1 - 2
tsp
Mexican Chili Powder
2
tsp
coriander
salt & pepper to taste
1 -2
tbsp
canola oil
1/4
red onion
diced
1 - 15
oz
can black beans
rinsed
1
can tomatoes with chilis
2 - 3
sweet peppers
sliced
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil and drop in the coucous.
Cook for 8 - 10 minutes, until tender. Set aside.
In a skillet, heat the oil on medium heat. Add the red onion and cook for 4 minutes to soften.
Add the peppers and spices and stir in well and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes with chilis and cook until the liquid evaporates.
Add in the black beans and cook for 1 minute.
Salt & pepper to taste.
Add the couscous and mix together.
Serve and enjoy!