MEXICAN COUSCOUS

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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

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
3/4 cup couscous

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.

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