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Spicy Lime Couscous

When I was talking to my mom about my grocery list for the week, she didn’t believe I was pronouncing “couscous” correctly. In fact, she had to ask Google to find out that I was, in fact, saying it correctly. Is couscous not a fascinating food? The texture of the cooked and the uncooked version is rather satisfying.

So, I needed something fresh and new to make. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with lime flavored everything. I don’t like for something to be flavored lime, but not have any sourness to it. It has to be sour and a bit bitter before you can call it lime at all!

Also, I’ve been trying to eat more spicy foods. For someone who’s lived in Mexico for nine years, I am really not good enough at eating spicy foods. Plus, it’s a metabolism thing.

So this Spicy Lime Couscous happened! I added a few seasonings at a time to my dish, and waved my hand in that scientist-y way over the spices to waft the scent toward me. And it smelled wonderful! A little bit spicy and also super savory. With paprika, cayenne pepper, and cumin, this dish feels Southern and alive. You should definitely make it a priority to try this recipe if you’re trying to balance out your meals with a healthy carb on the side.

Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 1/4 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • 1/4 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tbsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 limes
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1.5 cup water

Instructions

  1. Mix all seasonings together in a small glass dish. 

  2. Cut limes in half and squeeze into olive oil. 

  3. Dice green pepper.

  4. Bring water to boil in a saucepan. Mix olive oil and lime into water, then stir in diced green pepper.

  5. Add the couscous to the water mixture, stir quickly, then remove from heat and cover. 

  6. Let sit for five minutes, then stir in the seasonings. Serve in bowls.