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Couscous with Spiced Zucchini

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Couscous with Spiced ZucchiniRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Ingredients

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

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

    Step 2

    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.