Couscous Stuffed Zucchini With Harissa Yogurt Recipe

Name: Couscous Stuffed Zucchini With Harissa Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini halved lengthways; 1/2 cup couscous; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 white onion small, finely chopped; 8 dates pitted, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest finely; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds toasted; 2 tablespoons mint shredded; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 3/4 cup cheddar cheese grated; 1 teaspoon harissa North African chili paste; 2/3 cup greek yogurt; lemon wedges to serve

Servings: persons

4 medium zucchini halved lengthways
1/2 cup couscous
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 white onion small, finely chopped
8 dates pitted, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest finely
2 tablespoons sliced almonds toasted
2 tablespoons mint shredded
1 pinch ground cinnamon
3/4 cup cheddar cheese grated
1 teaspoon harissa North African chili paste
2/3 cup greek yogurt
lemon wedges to serve

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Using a teaspoon, carefully scoop flesh from zucchini, taking care not to pierce skin. Place, cut-side up, on a baking sheet.
2
Place couscous in a medium heatproof bowl; stir in 1/2 cup boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap; set aside for 5 mins or until liquid is absorbed. Using a fork, fluff and separate grains. Cool couscous to room temperature.
3
Heat oil in a medium skillet set over moderately high heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 3 mins or until soft. Add dates; cook and stir for 1 min. Add onion mixture, zest, almonds, mint and cinnamon to couscous. Season. Spoon couscous mixture into zucchini. Sprinkle with cheese, then bake for 10 mins or until just soft.
4
Stir harissa into yogurt. Serve zucchini with harissa yogurt, lemon wedges and sprinkled with pepper.

286

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium zucchini halved lengthways, 1/2 cup couscous, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 white onion small, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Couscous Stuffed Zucchini With Harissa Yogurt falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Couscous Stuffed Zucchini With Harissa Yogurt

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