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Zucchini Olive Couscous
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 5 Minutes
Servings: 8
I got this recipe from storybookreality.blogspot
Ingredients:
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tabespoon olive oil
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives or 1 cup pitted green olives or 1 cup pitted ripe olives, cut up
10 ounces package quick-cooking couscous
3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 3-3/4 cups)
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon zest
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 green onions, sliced (approx 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
thin strips lemon peel (optional)
lemon wedge
Directions:
1. In a large tall sided saucepan cook garlic in hot oil for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add broth and olives; bring to boil. Stir in couscous, zucchini, lemon zest, and pepper. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. To serve, gently stir in green onions and parsley. If desired, top with thin strips of lemon peel. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes 8 side-dish servings.
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