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Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous

Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous
Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous requires about 45 minutes from start to finish. For $1.06 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 8. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 218 calories, 7g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. If you have butter, pepper, zucchini, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

1
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan, and turn off the heat.
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Add the salt, pepper, cumin, and saffron threads and allow to steep for at least 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a saute pan.
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Add the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Bring the chicken stock just back to a boil.
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Place the couscous in a large bowl and add the cooked zucchini.
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Pour the hot chicken stock over them. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
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Add the basil and parsley. Toss the couscous and herbs with a fork, and serve warm or at room temperature.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score9
Vegetarian
DietsLacto Ovo Vegetarian
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