Mayan Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup couscous
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt , or to taste
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 clove unpeeled garlic
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lime juice , or to taste

Directions:

Combine the couscous, cumin, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the boiling water and seal with plastic wrap. Set aside for 10 minutes.
While waiting for the couscous, cook the unpeeled garlic clove in a small skillet over medium-high heat until toasted and the skin has turned golden-brown. Peel the garlic and mince. Stir the garlic into the couscous along with the black beans, corn, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, and lime juice. Serve warm or allow to cool.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	327.05 Kcal (1369 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.49g	18%
Sodium	722.13mg	30%
Potassium	321.28mg	7%
Total Carbs	48.86g	16%
Sugars	2.16g	9%
Dietary Fiber	4.7g	19%
Protein	8.76g	18%
Vitamin C	13.2mg	22%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	40mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	152.5 Kcal (638 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.36g	18%
Sodium	336.71mg	30%
Potassium	149.81mg	7%
Total Carbs	22.78g	16%
Sugars	1.01g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.19g	19%
Protein	4.08g	18%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	22%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	18.7mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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