lime couscous with summer veggies

Name: Lime Couscous With Summer Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 package(s) (10 ounce) couscous; 4 medium carrots, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups); 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 medium zucchini (and or yellow summer squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces); 6 - green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup(s) lime juice or 1?2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil; 1 tablespoon(s) honey; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; - fresh ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup(s) chopped pistachios, toasted; 2 ounce(s) parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shaved (optional)

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Private Recipe by

Annacia *

@Annacia

Moose Jaw, SK

Need a quick dinner? Reach for couscous. Most varieties cook in 5 minutes. Here it's been paired it with summer squash, green onions, and an easy lemon dressing, but you can easily adapt this recipe using whatever fresh veggies you have on hand. Chopped nuts and optional Parmesan cheese add tasty texture.

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yield 6 serving(s)

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For lime couscous with summer veggies

1 pkg

(10 ounce) couscous
4 md

carrots, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1 Tbsp

olive oil
2 md

zucchini (and or yellow summer squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces)
6

green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1/2 c

lime juice or 1?2 cup lemon juice
1/4 c

olive oil
1 Tbsp

honey
1 tsp

salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1/2 c

chopped pistachios, toasted
2 oz

parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shaved (optional)

How To Make lime couscous with summer veggies

1
Prepare couscous according to package directions. TIP: If you like, prepare couscous with reduced sodium chicken broth and decrease salt to 1/2 teaspoon. If using the chicken stock this will no longer be vegetarian.

2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook and stir carrots in hot oil for 2 minutes. Add zucchini and green onion; cook and stir 6 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Transfer couscous to large bowl and fluff with a fork. Add carrot mixture.
3
In a screw-top jar combine lime juice, oil, honey, salt, and black pepper. Cover and shake well. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to combine. Top with nuts and cheese.
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