Yucatec-Inspired Couscous Salad
Mayan couscous combines fluffy couscous with black beans, sweet corn, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño, brightened with fresh lime juice and olive oil. Roasted garlic and ground cumin add depth, making this a colorful, refreshing salad for a light lunch, picnic, or side dish alongside grilled foods.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Yucatec-Inspired Couscous Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine couscous, salt, and cumin in a large bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; set aside for 10 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, cook an unpeeled garlic clove in a small skillet over medium-high heat until it is toasted and its skin has turned golden brown; peel and mince the garlic. Stir the garlic, black beans, corn, onion, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, and jalapeño into the couscous. Serve warm, or let cool before serving.
- Calories 398.25 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 11.15 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 62.89 g 23%
- Total Fat 11.26 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.37 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 217.68 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 8.0 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 7.61 g --
- Added Sugars 3.12 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 102.84 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 168.93 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 18.34 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 15.33 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Yucatec Inspired Couscous Salad is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Corn, Couscous, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 398.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Yucatec-Inspired Couscous Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Corn, Couscous, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Yucatec-Inspired Couscous Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 398.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Yucatec-Inspired Couscous Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Yucatec-Inspired Couscous Salad healthy?
- Yucatec-Inspired Couscous Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 398.25 calories and 11.15 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 217.68 mg (9% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.37 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.12 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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