Tex-Mex Couscous with Cilantro

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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Couscous is a quick-cooking grain made from wheat. Most often it’s prepared with Moroccan or Mediterranean spices, but here it’s paired with fresh cilantro for Southwestern flavor.

Ingredients

3 Roma tomatoes

2 cloves garlic, peeled

1 serrano chile pepper, stemmed

1 Tbsp (15mL) extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup (20g) fresh cilantro leaves

1 Tbsp (15mL) fresh lime juice

1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt*

1 1/2 cups (360mL) water

1 1/4 cups (250g) couscous

2 scallions, diced

Directions

In a food processor or blender, puree tomatoes, garlic, chile pepper, oil, cilantro, lime juice and salt.

Bring water to a boil and add couscous. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Add pureed ingredients to couscous and top with scallions.

* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn.

Nutrition Facts
Calories: 184
Fat: 2g
% fat calories: 13%
Cholesterol: 0mg
Carbohydrate: 35g
Fiber: 3g