COUSCOUS WITH SPICED ZUCCHINI

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Categories     Side     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Mint     Zucchini     Fall     Couscous     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plain couscous
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 lb zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

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

Jessica Igboanusi
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This dish is a great way to change up your weeknight dinner routine.


Lovelyne Caruso
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Shaju Khan
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This is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal.


Abba M Usman
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Shumi Bae
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the zucchini and the couscous.


Rana Ahamed 083
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt.


Rajitha Bandara
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I had a few zucchini that were starting to go bad, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up.


Badol Talukdar
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spices really brought out the flavor of the zucchini.


Victoria Ayobami
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Narcisa Lupusoru
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. I was able to get it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Hadassa Argueta
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The zucchini was savory and slightly sweet, and the couscous was perfectly complemented by the spices.


Joseph Mmaduabuchi
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This dish was a hit with my family! The zucchini was perfectly spiced and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.