Zucchini-Olive Couscous
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This simple vegetable side dish is a good way to use up all those garden zucchini.


Zucchini-Olive Couscous

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Servings: 8 side-dish servings
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Couscous, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Zucchini
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1  tabespoon
    olive oil
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  • 3  cups
    chicken broth
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  • 1  cup
    pimiento-stuffed green olives, pitted green olives, and/or pitted ripe olives, cut up
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  • 1  10-ounce package
    quick-cooking couscous
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  • 3  medium
    zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 3-3/4 cups)
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  • 2  teaspoons
    finely shredded lemon peel
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    freshly ground black pepper
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  • 4 
    green onions, sliced
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  • 2  tablespoons
    snipped fresh parsley
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    Thin strips of lemon peel (optional)
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    Lemon wedges
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Directions
1.
In a large saucepan cook garlic in hot oil for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add broth and olives; bring to boiling. Stir in couscous, zucchini, shredded lemon peel, and pepper. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
2.
To serve, gently stir in green onions and parsley. If desired, top with thin strips of lemon peel. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes 8 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 190, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 762 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Total Sugar 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 18%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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