Mexican Couscous Rezept

A vibrant and refreshing Mexican-inspired couscous dish! This quick and easy recipe combines fluffy couscous with tender steamed zucchini, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty blend of Mexican spices. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's perfect for a light lunch, a healthy weeknight dinner, or a flavorful side dish. Get ready for a fiesta of flavors!

Vorbereitung 10 Min.

Kochzeit 20 Min.

Kalorien 365.8 kcal

Eiweiß 25g

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Zutaten für Mexican Couscous

1 cup couscous
1 medium zucchini, chopped into 1/2-inch rounds
Del Monte Crushed Tomatoes With Mild Green Chilies

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Zubereitung von Mexican Couscous

Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in 1 cup of couscous and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
While the couscous is resting, prepare the zucchini: Wash and chop 1 medium zucchini into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
Steam the zucchini rounds over simmering water in a steamer basket for 5-7 minutes, or until bright green and tender.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous with 1/2 cup of chopped cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, the juice of 1/2 lime, and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin.
Gently stir in the steamed zucchini.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm or cold. Garnish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

Fat

Carbs

25g

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Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Sweets & Sides Side Dishes The Americas Mexican Healthy Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free Summer Recipes 30 Minutes Or Less

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Cuisine Preparation North American Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Mexican Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Healthy 2 Low In Something 3 Steps Or Less

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Mexican Couscous?

Mexican Couscous dauert insgesamt etwa 30 Minuten – ungefähr 10 Minuten Vorbereitung und 20 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Mexican Couscous?

Mexican Couscous hat etwa 365.8 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 25 g Eiweiß, 25 g Kohlenhydraten und 1 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Mexican Couscous?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Mexican Couscous sind Couscous, Zucchini, Del Monte Crushed Tomatoes With Mild Green Chilies. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.