Mexican-Style Couscous with Roasted Corn

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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
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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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

  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.

  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.

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

  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.

  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 Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 365mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g 23%
Vitamin C 19mg 22%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 250mg 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.