ZUCCHINI COUSCOUS

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A very quick and easy side dish. It could also double as the base for a cold salad with the addition of other chopped veggies and oil based dressing!

Provided by yooper

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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, for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork.
  • Cover for 5 minutes.

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