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Barefoot Contessa's Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous takes several minutes to prepare.

Barefoot Contessa's Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous takes several minutes to cook.

Barefoot Contessa's Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Barefoot Contessa's Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous are:

1.5 cups chicken broth
1 tsp kosher or sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp saffron threads
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 lg zucchini diced
1.5 cups couscous
1 cup chopped basil
1 cup chopped parsley

Here is how you make Barefoot Contessa's Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous:

Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan, and turn off the heat. Add the salt, pepper, cumin, and saffron threads and allow to steep for at least 15 minutes.Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a saute pan. Add the zucchini and cook for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Bring the chicken stock just back to a boil. Place the couscous in a large bowl and add the cooked zucchini. Pour the hot chicken stock over them. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Add the basil and parsley. Toss the couscous and herbs with a fork, and serve warm or at room temperature.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GINNIEC.

The nutritional information for Barefoot Contessa's Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 354.4

• Total Fat: 13.1 g
• Cholesterol: 1.9 mg
• Sodium: 427.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 54.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
• Protein: 9.6 g