Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons onion, chopped fine
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¾ cup zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      227 calories; 6 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 35 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 7 milligrams cholesterol; 9 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

4 servings

Preparation

  1. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, zucchini, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until wilted, but do not brown.
  2. Add the water and bring to a boil. Add the couscous and blend well. Cover tightly, remove from the heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  3. Add the butter; stir and blend with a fork to separate the grains. Serve immediately.

15 minutes

Dining and Cooking