Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

Healthy Couscous with Baby Tomatoes and Green Zucchini

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

134
calories
1g
fat
27g
carbohydrates
6g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
5g
fiber
Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes! To be honest, you can’t really go wrong when serving your guests couscous and this Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes is the prime example for “couscous is so nice, we named it twice!”

Soften onion rings and garlic and add cherry tomatoes, zucchini, whole wheat couscous and fresh thyme to serve up an Italian inspired, easy-to-make couscous salad. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with any protein of your choice, their will be no disappointment here!

To make Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook onion and garlic

    6 min
    Step 1 - Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry TomatoesStep 1 - Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

    In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil and add onions and garlic. Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and golden.

  2. 2

    Add chicken broth

    5 min
    Step 2 - Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

    Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Add zucchini and season

    3 min
    Step 3 - Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

    Add zucchini, thyme and salt and continue cooking for 3 minutes until the zucchini is soft and crispy.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and couscous

    5 min
    Step 4 - Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry TomatoesStep 4 - Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry TomatoesStep 4 - Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

    Add the tomatoes and couscous and mix together. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes to absorb all the broth.

  5. 5

    Serve

    2 min
    Step 5 - Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

    Using a fork, fluff up couscous and garnish with a few sprigs of thyme before serving warm.

Nutritional Information

134
calories
1g
fat
27g
carbohydrates
6g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
5g
fiber

Avoid disappointment and get cracking in make your own Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes. If you’re tired of your usual salad options, then this is the recipe to try next. We love hearing from you so be sure to tag #cookmerecipes in your next online posts and pictures.

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Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

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