Best Mexican Style Couscous With Roasted Corn Recipes
MEXICAN COUSCOUS
This is an excellent side dish for mexican meals. It's much quicker than rice and is also quite light and healthy. I originally found this recipe on the Better Homes and Gardens website, but have adapted it to fit our own preferences.
Provided by Kendra
Categories Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until tender.
- Stir in cumin and chile powder, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add broth, peas, tomato and cilantro, and bring to a boil.
- Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat.
- Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork before serving.
ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC COUSCOUS
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Wrap garlic cloves tightly in foil and place on prepared baking sheet. Arrange corn on baking sheet next to garlic and sprinkle corn with the salt. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until garlic is soft and corn is golden, turning every 5 minutes to prevent corn from burning. Unwrap garlic and mince. Slice kernels from corn cob.
- Combine garlic, corn kernels and chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Set pan over medium-high heat and bring mixture to a boil. Stir in couscous, remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in green onions and pimento, and toss to combine.
COUSCOUS WITH CORN
Simple, hot dish that dresses up plain couscous. You could add chopped red or green bell pepper to the shallot saute too.
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 10m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in saucepan.
- Add shallot and saute 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add couscous, corn, pepper, cayenne and salt.
- Cover; remove from heat and set aside 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.6, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 555.4, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 11.9
SUMMER GARDEN COUSCOUS SALAD
This couscous salad makes the most of summer's bounty. I used to prepare it with a mayonnaise dressing, but lightened it with lemon vinaigrette. It's even better now! -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place corn in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 6-9 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, cheese, onion and parsley. Drain corn and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut the kernels from the cobs. Add to cucumber mixture. Stir in couscous., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled.
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