Here is another zucchini recipe I found. I think I would add a few more vegies and then also some chick peas. That way it could be a whole meal.
[h=1]Clean Eating Raw Zucchini Couscous With Lime And Olives[/h]
July 22, 2011 · by The Gracious Pantry ·
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Couscous is always an adventure for me. It’s so reliant on the flavors of what you add to it, that the main focus becomes all the extra ingredients. Good thing too, because they are yummy!
I should mention that this salad is incredibly light. Best served with some protein to fill you up. Eating this alone will leave you hungry again soon after. But paired with the right proteins and maybe some extra veggies, it’s the perfect complement to a summer-time meal. I mixed chickpeas in with mine and it suddenly became very filling!
The added side benefit of this dish is that you won’t overheat your kitchen on a hot summer night!
Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
NOTE: Keep in mind that couscous is pasta. Not a grain. So when you shop for it, look for the whole wheat variety to keep things clean.
Clean Eating Raw Zucchini Couscous With Lime And Olives
(Makes 8 servings)
Ingredients
2 cups dry, whole wheat couscous
1-1/2 lb. raw zucchini, chopped
1 (6 oz.) can black olives
2 limes, zest and juice
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. onion powder
Directions
Step 1 – Cook couscous according to package directions.
Step 2 – Chop your zucchini and olives.
Step 3 – Once the couscous is done, transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the zucchini.
Step 4 – Grate the zest into the bowl and add the spices.
Step 5 – Squeeze the juice into the bowl.
Step 6 – Mix until well combined.
Eat and Enjoy!
Nutritional Content
1 serving = approximately 1 cup
Calories: 208
Total Fat: 4 gm
Saturated Fats: 1 gm
Trans Fats: 0 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 340 mg
Carbohydrates: 38 gm
Dietary fiber: 4 gm
Sugars: 2 gm
Protein: 7 gm
Estimated Glycemic Load: 24
Nutritional Information estimated at Nutritiondata.com. Data may not be accurate.