Zucchini Couscous

Makes about 10 cups

4cooker cups plain or whole wheat couscous (not instant) 3cups water ½teaspoon sea salt, divided 21⁄3 cups chopped zucchini (about 2 small to medium zucchini) ¼cup chopped fresh mint 2teaspoons fresh lemon zest 1⁄3cup chopped fresh parsley ¼teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1⁄3cup extra virgin olive oil

Nutritional information per serving (based on 1 cup): Calories 270 (27% from fat) • carb. 42g • pro. 7g• fat 8g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 125mg• calc. 24mg • fiber 3g

Put the couscous, water and a pinch of salt in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker. Select the White Rice function and press Start. Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the end of cooking, open the lid and add the remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Adjust seasonings and serve immediately.