Couscous with spiced Zucchini, Carrot and Bell Pepper

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 c low salt chicken brothsalt.75 c plain couscous2 tbsp grapseed oil (or olive oil)1 medium onion, chopped1 large red bell pepper, chopped2 cups baby carrots, chopped4 garlic cloves, minced3 med-large zucchini, med cubed.25 c Madiera or Port (optional).75 tsp ground coriander.5 tsp chili powder.5 tsp cumin.25 tsp ground black pepper2 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp chopped dried cherries1 tbsp sliced almonds
Directions
Boil broth then add to couscous and let stand, covered, five minuets. Fluff with fork and set aside. Heat oil in heavy skillet over med-high heat and add all veggies and some salt except zucchini and garlic. Let veggies turn golden, turning occasionally. Add zucchini, veggies and spices and cook another 5 minuets until zucchini is tender. Remove from heat and stir in couscous, cherries, almonds and lemon juice. Makes eight 1-cup servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIBBYIMLISTENEN.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 125.6
  • Total Fat: 4.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 230.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 3.4 g

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