Five Minute Tex Mex Couscous
- SERVES
- 8
- COOK TIME
- 5 Min
Five Minute Tex Mex Couscous brings two cultures together for a side dish that blends the flavors of the American Southwest with the quick-cooking ease of a Mediterranean favorite! Serve this with a lean protein and you have a well-balanced, diabetic-friendly meal!
What You'll Need
- 1 (10-ounce) package couscous
- 1 (15-1/2-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-1/2-ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
What to Do
- Cook the couscous according to the package directions.
- In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; mix well. Add the couscous; mix until well combined. Serve at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for serving cold.
Notes
NOTE: To make this a gluten-free recipe, use quinoa instead of couscous and use seasoning with no added starch from a gluten-containing source.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 221
- Calories from Fat 8.0
- Total Fat 0.9g 1 %
- Saturated Fat 0.1g 1 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 8.7g 17 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 0.0mg 0 %
- Sodium 367mg 15 %
- Total Carbohydrates 45g 15 %
- Dietary Fiber 5.3g 21 %
- Sugars 2.7g 0 %
