COUSCOUS TACOS

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From a vegetarian cookbook of mine. I love Couscous (KOOS-koos)- it is a quick-cooking grain made from ground semolina in the shape of very tiny beads, so it is a cool change from regular pasta! Also, I suppose you can use soft shell tacos shells, not just hard shell.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 cup water
1/4 cup chopped onion
5 teaspoons taco seasoning mix (1/2 of a 1 1/8 or 1 1/4 ounce envelope)
2/3 cup couscous
8 ounces firm tofu (fresh bean curd) or 8 ounces extra firm tofu, drained and finely chopped (fresh bean curd)
10 taco shells, warmed
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
salsa

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan combine undrained stewed tomatoes, water, onion, and taco seasoning mix.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in couscous and tofu.
  • Cover; remove from heat- Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon couscous mixture into taco shells.
  • Top with lettuce and cheese- Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 15.8, Sodium 534.6, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 13

Javid Hussain
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These tacos are simply delicious!


Meer Asif Channo
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I love that these tacos are a healthier alternative to traditional tacos.


Amy Duda
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests.


Abdulla Fatah
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but I actually really enjoyed these tacos.


Nishea
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These tacos are a great way to change up your taco night routine.


DG Digital
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I made these tacos for my vegetarian friends and they loved them!


Al MISHUvlog
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These tacos are a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Obed Yaw Asamoah
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I'm always looking for new and exciting taco recipes, and these couscous tacos definitely fit the bill! Thanks for sharing.


seth webber
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These tacos are the perfect way to use up leftover couscous.


mezo gamer
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I love the smoky flavor that the chipotle peppers add to these tacos.


Di Ra
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These tacos are so versatile! You can use any type of protein or vegetables that you like.


Apni Duniya. Com
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I wasn't sure how I would like couscous tacos, but I was pleasantly surprised! The couscous was a great substitute for traditional taco shells.


Mercy Sibande
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These couscous tacos are the perfect weeknight meal. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my kids.


Malik s Ali
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I love that these tacos are a healthier alternative to traditional tacos.


Maria Cristina Lopez Rosales
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


MH Meheraj vai
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a total crowd-pleaser! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture of the couscous tacos.


Morshed Hasan
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These couscous tacos were a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the couscous made a great substitute for traditional taco shells.


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