Tex-Mex Couscous

Submitted by Very Gray Bear

"I worked this out trying to make a South Beach Diet substitute for Mexican Rice."

 

• Ready In: 7mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (5 1/2 ounce) box of near east original couscous or 3/4 cup uncooked couscous
• 1 1⁄2 cups low-fat beef broth
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cilantro

directions

1. Bring beef broth, olive oil and spices to a boil.
2. Add couscous, stir, remove from heat and cover.
3. Let stand 5 minutes, fluff and serve.
4. You can also add drained, cooked black beans if you wish.
5. Unfortunately, corn is not allowed on the South Beach Diet.

Reviews

[LUVMY2BOYS]

This was my first time using couscous & it worked great! I used the whole wheat kind & used sodium free chicken broth. Everything else I pretty much followed to a "t!" Thank u very much for sharing; went great with my chimichanga!

 

[Barbara Packard]

This is an excellant recipe, very tasty and satisfying. I agree about the salt, it does need a little dab.

 

[NicksMom]

One of the quickest and easiest great recipes I have ever made. Served it as a side with BBQ pork ribs. Since we are not on a low carb diet, I did add corn...Yum!

 

[sugarpea]

Carb-lover's heaven. I ate 'til it hurt. Made this with whole wheat couscous and black beans. Only thing I thought it was missing is a little salt. Next time I'll be sure to have some fat free sour cream and fresh cilantro on hand. Incredibly quick and easy to make. Great creation, Very Gray Bear.