MEXICAN COUSCOUS
Great idea from brandnewvegan-
Ingredients
- Small bunch of Green Onions, chopped
- ½ Red (or two baby bells) Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1/2 Orange Bell Pepper (or two baby bells) chopped
- ½ Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- Jalapeno to taste (I used pickled tamed Nacho Jalapeños – about 8 rings)
- 15oz can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 15oz can Fire Roasted Tomatoes (crushed) (can also use regular crushed tomatoes)
- 2 Tbls Salsa (any or none)
- 1 tsp Chili Powder (I used 1/2 tsp to make it easier on the kidlets)
- ½ tsp Ground Cumin
- ¼ tsp Mexican Oregano (or use regular oregano)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- ¾-1 cup Couscous (Quinoa would work too) I like using large pearl couscous
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth
Dice all vegetables
Instructions
- Saute vegetables in a small amount of olive oil until softened
- Add beans, tomatoes, and spices and stir to combine
- Add Couscous and stir to mix thoroughly
- Add Veggie Broth and heat to boiling
- Reduce heat to med-low and cover
- Simmer 20 minutes or longer. Keep an eye on the liquid level and add water if needed.
Finished:
Notes
Garnish with additional salsa, cilantro, avocado, or lime juice