Zucchini Ribbons with Saffron Couscous Recipe

Posted by
Rate It!
Zucchini Ribbons with Saffron Couscous
Add your photo!
Count
Calories

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Using a vegetable peeler, shave zucchini into ribbons; set aside.
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Add onion and carrot; sauté 3 minutes. Add broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, saffron, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and peas. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Keep warm.
  3. Heat remaining 4 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini ribbons, and sauté 1 minute or until tender. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Serve over couscous mixture. Sprinkle evenly with cilantro.
Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 171.58 Kcal (718 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.77g 6%
Sodium 318.83mg 13%
Potassium 625.72mg 13%
Total Carbs 27.11g 9%
Sugars 1.24g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3.34g 13%
Protein 7.87g 16%
Vitamin C 41.2mg 69%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 39.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 98.9 Kcal (414 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.18g 6%
Sodium 183.78mg 13%
Potassium 360.68mg 13%
Total Carbs 15.63g 9%
Sugars 0.72g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.93g 13%
Protein 4.53g 16%
Vitamin C 23.8mg 69%
Iron 1mg 9%
Calcium 23mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
Search recipes
by ingredients
Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Share Recipe

Get Your Recipe of Health!
Follow RecipeOfHealth on Facebook!
Scroll to top