Best Tex Mex Couscous Recipes

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MEXICAN COUSCOUS



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This couscous recipe is the perfect side dish for any Mexican meal. John Slivon, Milton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup salsa
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
3/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed

Steps:

  • Bring salsa and water to a boil in a small saucepan; stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in beans. Top servings with avocado.

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MEXICAN COUSCOUS



Mexican Couscous image

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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