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Easy 12 min~124 kcal 4/10
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Minted Zucchini Couscous Salad
This Australian-style salad tosses couscous with grilled zucchini and mint for a light lunch bowl.
Easy⏱️ 20 min📖 1 min readServes 4~168 kcal🇦🇺 Australian🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 8 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 20 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking8 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) couscous
- 2 adet zucchini
- 0.3 demet mint
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) lemon juice
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) olive oil
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) cooked chickpeas
- 80 gr white cheese
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Cover the couscous with hot water and let swell for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Cut the zucchini into half-moons and saute for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Fluff the couscous with a fork and cool for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Whisk mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper for 30 seconds.
30 sec00:30 - 5
Mix couscous, zucchini, chickpeas, and dressing, then serve with white cheese.
- 6
Fluff the couscous before dressing so zucchini and mint distribute evenly.
💡 Tip: Cooking zucchini briefly over high heat leaves it firm in the salad.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Spread on a cold plate and keep the zucchini pieces on top.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~168
kcal calories
5
g protein
25
g carbs
5
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 61%Fat 27%
GI 33 · Low GIGL 8 · Low GL
2.7g
Sugar
1.8g
Fiber
10.5mg
Sodium
0.6g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
4/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Minted Zucchini Couscous Salad make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Minted Zucchini Couscous Salad take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 8 minutes; 20 minutes in total.Is Minted Zucchini Couscous Salad difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Minted Zucchini Couscous Salad have?
Approximately 168 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 25g, fat: 5g.Which allergens does Minted Zucchini Couscous Salad contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Minted Zucchini Couscous Salad belong to?
This recipe belongs to Australian cuisine.How many ingredients does Minted Zucchini Couscous Salad need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Minted Zucchini Couscous Salad filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 4/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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