Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

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Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 tsp 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 lb medium zucchini, trimmed , each cut crosswise into 3 pieces, each piece cut into 6 wedges
3 tbsp chopped fresh thyme or 1 tbsp dried
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 1/2 tsp butter
24 cherry tomatoes

Directions:

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

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	278.55 Kcal (1166 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.86g	6%
Cholesterol	3.79mg	1%
Sodium	263.95mg	11%
Potassium	1229.72mg	26%
Total Carbs	49.9g	17%
Sugars	8.47g	34%
Dietary Fiber	6.79g	27%
Protein	12.75g	26%
Vitamin C	75.8mg	126%
Iron	3.3mg	18%
Calcium	92.4mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	51.37 Kcal (215 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.71g	6%
Cholesterol	0.7mg	1%
Sodium	48.68mg	11%
Potassium	226.79mg	26%
Total Carbs	9.2g	17%
Sugars	1.56g	34%
Dietary Fiber	1.25g	27%
Protein	2.35g	26%
Vitamin C	14mg	126%
Iron	0.6mg	18%
Calcium	17mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

5.1

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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