Zucchini Couscous

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs zucchini (about 3 large)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2/3 cup couscous

Instructions

  1. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch dice.
  2. In a large non-stick skillet cook zucchini in oil with cumin and salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add water and bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in couscous and remove skillet from heat.
  5. Let mixture stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  7. Cover for 5 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

365 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.3g 13% DV
Total Fat 31.1g 40% DV
Carbs 20.6g 8% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 63.5mg 3% DV
Potassium 544.5mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 6.4mg 7% DV
Calcium 241.3mg 19% DV
Iron 17.1mg 95% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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