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Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous takes 40 minutes to cook.

Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous are:

1-1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional ... add 7.5 cals)
1/2 tsp saffron threads
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 large zucchini diced
1-1/2 cups couscous (10 oz)
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Here is how you make Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous:

Bring stock/broth to boil in small saucepan and turn off the heat. Add salt, pepper (optional Cumin) and saffron threads and allow to steep for 15 minutes.Heat the olive oill and butter in saute pan. Add zucchini and cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Bring stock just back to boil. Place couscous in large bowl and add cooked zucchini. Pour hot chicken broth over them. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temp for 15 minutes. Add the basil and parsley. Toss the couscous and herbs with fork and serve either warm or at room temp.Serving Size:?8 half cup servings

The nutritional information for Saffron, Zucchini and Herb Couscous is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 192.3

• Total Fat: 7.0 g
• Cholesterol: 7.5 mg
• Sodium: 327.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 27.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
• Protein: 5.1 g