Curried Zucchini & Couscous

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Made all in one saucepan, this curried zucchini and couscous recipe is a quick side dish, perfect to serve with grilled meats. For a little sweetness, throw in a handful of raisins with the carrots.

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The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands.

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Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, 1 1/ cups each
Nutrition Profile:
Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 medium zucchini, diced

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 teaspoon curry powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • ⅔ cup whole-wheat couscous

  • 1 cup grated carrot

  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (see Tip)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add zucchini and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

  2. Add water, lime juice, curry, cumin, salt and pepper to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  3. Add the couscous and carrot to the bowl with the zucchini; stir to combine. Serve topped with almonds.

Tips

Tip: Toast nuts before using in a recipe for the best flavor. To toast whole nuts, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, stirring once, until fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes. To toast chopped, small or sliced nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2013

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

251 Calories
11g Fat
34g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 251
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 8g 16%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Vitamin A 4794IU 96%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Folate 34mcg 9%
Sodium 321mg 14%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 43mg 10%
Potassium 421mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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