Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 1/4 cup water (if needed); 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 1 1/2 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces, each piece cut into 6 wedges; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 1 1/2 teaspoons butter; 24 cherry tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion
1/4 cup water (if needed)
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces, each piece cut into 6 wedges
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
24 cherry tomatoes

1
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion and saute until tender and golden, adding water if dry, about 6 minutes.
3
Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer.
4
Add broth.
5
Bring mixture to boil.
6
Add zucchini and cook until crisp tender, about 3 minutes.
7
Mix in thyme, then couscous and butter.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Cover and let stand until broth is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
10
Fluff couscous with fork.
11
transfer to serving bowl.
12
Mix in tomatoes and serve.

473

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 large onion, 1/4 cup water (if needed), 1 large garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes falls under the Soups & Stews 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 with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

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