Calico Couscous

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked couscous
  • 3/4 cup seeded, chopped tomato (1 medium)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium saucepan; place over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, and cover; remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Fluff couscous mixture with a fork. Add tomato and cilantro, tossing well.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

315 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.4g 27% DV
Total Fat 6.5g 8% DV
Carbs 69.5g 25% DV
Fiber 30g 100% DV
Sugar 4.1g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9905.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1569mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 104mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 150.3mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 455.8mg 35% DV
Iron 14.8mg 82% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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