Couscous with Spiced Zucchini

Name: Couscous with Spiced Zucchini
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoons chili powder; 177 milliliters plain couscous; 59 milliliters chopped fresh mint; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 teaspoons ground coriander; 0 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 237 milliliters reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 454 grams zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Couscous with Spiced Zucchini is a dairy free and vegetarian side dish. This recipe makes 4 servings with 229 calories, 7g of protein, and 8g of fat each. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up mint, chili powder, couscous, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 25 minutes.

Instructions

Bring broth with 1/4 teaspoon salt just to a boil in a small saucepan, then pour over couscous in a bowl and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside until ready to use.

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Couscous

Broth

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Bowl

Meanwhile, heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes.

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Onion

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add garlic and sauté, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Garlic

Add zucchini and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and sauté, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low, then stir in coriander, chili powder, cumin, and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Gently stir zucchini mixture into couscous and cool to warm or room temperature. Just before serving, stir in mint and lemon juice.

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Chili Powder