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Couscous with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

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An easy side dish that goes great with Peppered Beef slices with Green Onions and Radishes .

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons 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 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces, each piece cut into 6 wedges
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
24 cherry tomatoes

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

  2. Step 2

    Fluff couscous with fork. transfer to serving bowl. Mix in tomatoes and serve.

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