Mexican-Style Couscous with Roasted Corn

Mexican-Style Couscous with Roasted Corn

A dish inspired by the fresh food of the summer. Can be served as a side dish warm or cold.
Goes great with chicken or any Mexican-style dish. We use it as a burrito filling also.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 ears fresh corn
  • 2 cups couscous
  • 4 stalks green onion, chopped
  • ½ medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • ½ medium lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil or basil chiffonade
  • 1 pinch chili-lime seasoning, or more to taste

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Trim and partially shuck corn by cutting off any long silk from the top and removing and discarding the outer layer of husk.

Step 2
Place corn directly on the middle rack of the preheated oven and roast for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove and discard husks and silk. Slice kernels off with a knife.

Step 3
While the corn is roasting, place couscous in a heat-proof bowl with green onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and olive oil.

Step 4
Bring chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour boiling stock over couscous mixture and cover tightly with foil. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 5
Uncover and stir in roasted corn kernels, cotija cheese, lime juice, and basil. Season with chili-lime seasoning.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316
Calories
7g
Fat
53g
Carbs
11g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Fat7g 8%
Saturated Fat3g 13%
Cholesterol12mg 4%
Sodium365mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate53g 19%
Dietary Fiber4g 16%
Total Sugars2g
Protein11g
Vitamin C19mg 97%
Calcium102mg 8%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium250mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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