Zesty Lime Couscous with Black Beans and Corn

Recipe Collection: Salads

Zesty Lime Couscous with Black Beans and Corn is a vibrant and flavorful couscous salad inspired by the fusion of Middle Eastern and Yucatecan cuisines. The dish combines the nutty taste of couscous with the earthiness of black beans, the sweetness of corn, and the zesty kick of lime. Perfect as a light main course or a side dish, this salad is sure to impress with its fresh and bold flavors.

Overview

This vibrant and flavorful couscous salad is inspired by the fusion of Middle Eastern and Yucatecan cuisines. The dish combines the nutty taste of couscous with the earthiness of black beans, the sweetness of corn, and the zesty kick of lime. Perfect as a light main course or a side dish, this salad is sure to impress with its fresh and bold flavors.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Fusion (Middle Eastern/Yucatecan)

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup couscous
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) cumin, ground
• 1 Pinch kosher salt, to taste
• 1.25 Cups boiling water
• 1 Whole garlic clove, peeled
• 15 Ounces (oz) black beans, drained
• 1 Cup canned whole kernel corn, drained
• 0.5 Cup red onion, minced
• 0.25 Cup fresh cilantro, minced
• 1 Whole jalapeño pepper, minced
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) olive oil
• 1 Pinch fresh lime juice, to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the couscous, ground cumin, and kosher salt. Pour the boiling water over the mixture, cover with plastic wrap, and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the liquid and become tender.
2. While the couscous is resting, heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peeled garlic clove and toast it until the skin turns golden brown. Remove from heat, and mince the garlic.
3. Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Stir in the minced garlic, black beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño pepper.
4. Drizzle the olive oil and fresh lime juice over the couscous mixture. Toss everything together until well combined. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if desired.
5. Serve the couscous salad warm or allow it to cool to room temperature. Enjoy as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.

Enjoy your homemade Zesty Lime Couscous with Black Beans and Corn!