Sides
Zucchini Couscous
Makes about 10 cups
Zucchini Couscous
Makes about 10 cups
The White Rice function makes light and fluffy couscous. Mediterranean flavors are at the forefront of this dish and go well with steamed fish.
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
carb. 42g
pro. 7g
fat 8g
sat. fat 1g
chol. 0mg
sod. 125mg
calc. 24mg
fiber 3g
Ingredients
- 4 cooker cups plain or whole wheat couscous (not instant)
- 3 cups water
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, divided
- 2 1⁄3 cups chopped zucchini (about 2 small to medium zucchini)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
- 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.
