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Grilled Corn Couscous
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5 from 2 votes

Grilled Corn Couscous

With grilled lemon, scallions, feta and walnuts, this grilled corn couscous is a fantastic summer side dish. It's made with pearl couscous.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6
Author: Paige Adams

Ingredients

  • For grilled corn & lemon
  • 5 ears corn, shucked
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon halved
  • For couscous
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups pearl couscous
  • 2-1/4 cups water
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Flaky sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat a gas or charcoal grill on high heat.
  • Rub the corn with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Let the corn cool slightly before slicing the kernels off the cobs.
  • Grill the lemon halves for 1-2 minutes, cut side down, until they are grill marked.
  • For the couscous, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Toast the couscous stirring until it golden, about 5 minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring periodically, until the couscous is tender and most of the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain any remaining water.
  • In a large bowl, combine the couscous and corn. Squeeze in the grilled lemon juice and fold in the scallions, walnuts, feta, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Season to taste with flaky sea salt and additional black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 443IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg