Couscous with Spiced Zucchini

Name: Couscous with Spiced Zucchini
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 1 teaspoon salt; 1 3/4 cup plain couscous; 1 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 1 lb zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

From the kitchen of Carly

Fluffy couscous meets tender zucchini spiked with warm coriander, cumin, and chili powder. The vegetables caramelize just enough to sweeten while the spices keep things interesting. A simple, satisfying bowl that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
11 teaspoon salt
13/4 cup plain couscous
12 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
11 medium onion, chopped
11 garlic clove, finely chopped
11 lb zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
13/4 teaspoon ground coriander
11/2 teaspoon chili powder
11/4 teaspoon ground cumin
11/4 teaspoon black pepper
11/4 cup chopped fresh mint
11 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Bring broth with 1/4 teaspoon salt just to a boil in a small saucepan, then pour over couscous in a bowl and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside until ready to use.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add zucchini and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and sauté, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderately low, then stir in coriander, chili powder, cumin, and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. Gently stir zucchini mixture into couscous and cool to warm or room temperature. Just before serving, stir in mint and lemon juice.