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Zucchini Couscous

3.5

(6)

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4 as a side dish

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch dice. 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. Add water and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and remove skillet from heat. Let mixture stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.

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