Mexican-Style Couscous with Roasted Corn
Mexican-Style Couscous with Roasted Corn pairs fluffy, steam-hydrated couscous with sweet roasted corn, crisp peppers, and a touch of jalapeño heat. Cotija adds a salty snap, while lime and basil keep it bright and fresh—perfect as a sunny side for grilled mains or a light dinner bowl.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Trim and partially shuck the corn by cutting off any long silk from the top and removing and discarding the outermost husk layer.
- 2
Place the corn directly on the middle rack of the preheated oven and roast for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the husks and silk, then slice off the kernels with a knife.
- 3
While the corn roasts, put the couscous in a heat-proof bowl with the green onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and olive oil.
- 4
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour the boiling stock over the couscous mixture and cover tightly with foil. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 5
Uncover and stir in the roasted corn kernels, cotija cheese, lime juice, and basil. Season with chili-lime seasoning.
- Calories 315.36 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.11 g Good Source
- Carbs 47.13 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.94 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.51 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 18.33 mg Moderate
- Sodium 508.49 mg High
- Fiber 2.32 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.87 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 151.83 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.26 mg Low Source
- Potassium 164.09 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 49.74 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 17.26 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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About This Recipe
Mexican Style Couscous with Roasted Corn is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Chili Lime Seasoning, Corn, and Cotija Cheese. Each serving provides about 315.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican-Style Couscous with Roasted Corn?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Mexican-Style Couscous with Roasted Corn made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Chili Lime Seasoning, Corn, Cotija Cheese, Couscous. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mexican-Style Couscous with Roasted Corn?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 315.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican-Style Couscous with Roasted Corn easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
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