Southwestern Couscous Hi Shawn

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Hi Shawn,

The box of couscous I have is from Trader Joe's. Whole Foods sells it in the

bulk area. It actually steams and doesn't require boiling. Once it hits the

boiling water all you have to do is turn the fire off, cover pan and it's done

in 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. They usually sell it boxed in the area

where middle eastern or international food items are sold in the markets. It's

very inexpensive to get it without the seasoned packets like the Near East brand

or whatever that company is called.

This recipe is one of my sisters and I thought it would be something you'd want

to try soon. Her husband is from Merida, Yucatan so they add habenero chilis.

I make mine with cumin and tomatoes ...LOL Enjoy soon, Donna

 

 

matrixenos <matrixenos wrote:

 

Donna this sounds wonderful - Thank You! I've never made anything

with couscous before. It's a grain correct - do they usually have

that at salad bars (I think I'm picturing it correctly)? Now I'm

hungry.

 

Shawn

 

, GeminiDragon

<thelilacflower> wrote:

> Southwestern Couscous

> 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided

> 2 tblsp canola or olive oil

> 1 (14 1/2 oz) can vegetable broth

> 1 (14 1/2 oz) can stewed tomatoes

> 1 tsp ground cumin

> 1 tsp chili powder

> 10 ounces of couscous

> 1 (15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed

> *optional chopped jalapeno pepper

> *optional 1/2 cup grated cheese or soy cheese

> *optional sliced olives

>

> Saute 1/3 cup of the green onions in oil over medium heat until

tender. Stir in broth, stewed tomatoes, cumin and chili powder. Heat

to a boil, remove from heat.

> Stir in couscous and beans and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Stir

couscous mixture to fluff and serve. Garnish with balance of green

onions and some sliced olives and cheese if desired.

>

>

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