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Zucchini Olive Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tabespoon olive oil
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives or 1 cup pitted green olives or 1 cup pitted
10 oz package quick-cooking couscous
3 medium zucchini , halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 3-3/4 cups)
2 tsp finely shredded lemon zest
1/4-1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
4 green onions, sliced (approx 1/2 cup)
2 tbsp snipped fresh parsley
thin strips lemon peel (optional)
lemon wedge

Directions:

In a large tall sided saucepan cook garlic in hot oil for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add broth and olives; bring to boil. Stir in couscous, zucchini, lemon zest, and pepper. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
To serve, gently stir in green onions and parsley. If desired, top with thin strips of lemon peel. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes 8 side-dish servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	116.35 Kcal (487 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.75g	7%
Cholesterol	14.2mg	5%
Sodium	738.29mg	31%
Potassium	219.75mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.67g	4%
Sugars	0.91g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.59g	2%
Protein	5.23g	10%
Vitamin C	11mg	18%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	47.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	69.96 Kcal (293 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.86g	7%
Cholesterol	8.54mg	5%
Sodium	443.94mg	31%
Potassium	132.14mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.02g	4%
Sugars	0.55g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.35g	2%
Protein	3.15g	10%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	18%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	28.7mg	5%

* 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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