Be the first to Couscous takes on a Latin flair with black beans, corn, jalapeno, cilantro, and cumin for a tasty vegetarian side dish.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 to 1-1/4 cups water
- 1-3/4 cups black beans or 1 (15-ounce) can
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 3 Tablespoons roasted garlic olive oil
- 3 to 4 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Preparation:
Place couscous, cumin, and salt in a large heatproof bowl or storage container and pour 1 cup boiling water on top. Cover tightly and let sit until all the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. If the couscous is not quite tender, add an additional 1/4 cup of boiling water, cover, and let sit for a few minutes longer. Fluff up with a fork.
Toss in the black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno. Mix in the olive oil and enough lime juice to give the salad a puckery edge. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: Lorna Sass' Short Cut Vegetarian : Great Taste in No Time by Lorna Sass (Wm Morrow)
Reprinted with permission.
Toss in the black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno. Mix in the olive oil and enough lime juice to give the salad a puckery edge. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: Lorna Sass' Short Cut Vegetarian : Great Taste in No Time by Lorna Sass (Wm Morrow)
Reprinted with permission.
