Couscous With Yellow Summer Squash Recipe

Brighten your summer table with this vibrant couscous side dish! Perfectly complementing chicken or lamb, this recipe features tender yellow squash sautéed to perfection and tossed with fluffy couscous and zesty cilantro. Easily customizable – substitute parsley for cilantro if desired. Ready in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 239.8 kcal
Protein 15g
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Ingredients for Couscous With Yellow Summer Squash

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How to Make Couscous With Yellow Summer Squash

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Stir in salt and pepper.
  4. Add the diced yellow squash and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until slightly tender.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Stir in the couscous, ensuring all grains are well-coated with the broth.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 5 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender.
  8. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 2 minutes.
  9. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in the chopped cilantro (or parsley).
  10. Serve immediately as a delightful side dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

12g

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Couscous With Yellow Summer Squash?

Couscous With Yellow Summer Squash takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Couscous With Yellow Summer Squash?

Couscous With Yellow Summer Squash has approximately 239.8 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Couscous With Yellow Summer Squash?

The key ingredients for Couscous With Yellow Summer Squash are Butter, Olive Oil, Onion, Garlic Cloves, Summer Squash, Salt And Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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