Charred Corn Couscous with Lime Basil

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry couscous, cooked according to package instructions in salted water
• 1 ear yellow corn, kernels removed and charred
• 1 ear yellow corn, raw kernels removed
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small shallot, finely diced
• 1/4 cup pepitas
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 small jalapeño, optional
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• Salt
• black pepper