Couscous Stuffed

Couscous Stuffed Zucchini

zuc This healthy, delicious, stuffed zucchini recipe, is a quick fix, robust side dish. Actually, it is so hearty, you can even have it for lunch. Stuffed with fresh, healthy veggies, simple couscous, and the ever popular pairing of fragrant garlic and herbs. A quick and easy, stuffed zucchini recipe that is amazing! 

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Zucchini, Couscous
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Couscous Stuffed Zucchini

4 medium (12-inch) zucchini
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 clove
garlic, crushed
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup cooked couscous
1 cup crushed tomatoes
Pinch dried basil leaves 1
1 Tablespoon fresh-minced parsley
Salt or salt substitute and freshly-cracked pepper to taste

Directions to make Couscous Stuffed Zucchini

Step 1:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Simmer whole zucchini in salted water until soft for about IO minutes. Remove squash from water, slice lengthwise, and scrape pulp into mixing bowl.
Step 2:In a skillet, sout6 onions and garlic in oil until clear. Combine all ingredients, refill squash shells with mixture, and set on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until piping hot.

 

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