Tex Mex Couscous Recipes

TEX-MEX COUSCOUS

Steps:

• heat a small pan over high heat and add 1 t of oil
• once hot add frozen corn and cook, stirring occasionally till dark brown in color
• heat a med sauce pan over med heat
• add 1 T of oil
• saute yellow onion and garlic for 2-3 min
• add in couscous and cook for 1 min
• stir in cooked corn, tomatoes, salt, cumin, and coriander
• stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil
• reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 12 min
• fluff with a fork and top with cilantro
• enjoy!

TEX-MEX COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Bring beef broth, olive oil and spices to a boil.
• Add couscous, stir, remove from heat and cover.
• Let stand 5 minutes, fluff and serve.
• You can also add drained, cooked black beans if you wish.
• Unfortunately, corn is not allowed on the South Beach Diet.

MINI TEX-MEX TURKEY MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 12 regular muffin cups with cooking spray.
• 2. Mix turkey, Egg Beaters, bread crumbs, drained tomatoes plus 1/4 cup reserved liquid and taco seasoning in medium bowl. Form into 12 balls (1/4 cup each) and place in muffin cups. Top each with 1 teaspoon cheese.
• 3. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through (170 degrees F).