Southwest Cous Cous

This easy and flavorful southwest couscous recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious side dish or even as a light meal on its own. Packed with spices and dried vegetables, this couscous dish is sure to become a new favorite.

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Southwest Couscous

Course Main Course

Cuisine Middle Eastern, Vegan, vegetarian

Keyword Cous Cous, Mexican Flavor, Southwest

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 171kcal

Author Lucia Tiffany MPH

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 Tbs. olive oil optional
• 1 Tbs. minced onion dried
• 1 Tbs. tomato dried finely chopped
• ½ tsp Mexican Seasoning Mix or to taste
• 2 tsp bell pepper dried minced
• 1 tsp. parsley or cilantro, dried
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup whole wheat couscous

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, boil the water, olive oil, and seasonings.
• Remove saucepan from heat, and stir in the couscous.. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.167of the recipe | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg