MOROCCAN GREEN BEAN SALAD

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From Metro.ca You can grill the zucchini yourself or purchase grilled zucchini in some grocery stores.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Peppers

Time 24m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

9 ounces green beans, ends trimmed
1/4 cup diced dried apricot
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 yellow pepper, cut into strips
1/2 red pepper, cut into strips
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon chopped coriander
1/4 cup irresistible mezzo olive oil
1 teaspoon couscous mixed spice
salt and pepper
1/4 cup lime juice
zucchini, slices grilled

Steps:

  • Blanch beans in boiling salted water until tender; drain and rinse under cold running water to keep them bright green.
  • Meanwhile, soak the apricots in 1 tablespoons (15 mL) lemon juice and 1 tablespoons (15 mL) water to plump them.
  • Drain the apricots and add them to the green beans; add remaining vegetables and coriander.
  • Add olive oil, couscous spice mix, salt and pepper; add lime juice and remaining lemon juice; adjust seasoning.
  • Garnish with grilled zucchini slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.3, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 69.7, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 9, Protein 2.3

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