Couscous With Tomato And Onion

1. 1

   Heat two tablespoons of oil into a non stick frying pan, on medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened, but not coloured.

2. 2

   Stir in tomato paste and sugar, and cook for 1 minutes. Add tomatoes 1/2 tsp salt and fresh ground pepper, and cook for another 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, pour the boiling water over the couscous in a shallow bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous at the end of the 10 minutes, adding the tomatoe sauce mixture.

4. 4

   Clean the fryin pan and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil with butter, over medium heat. Add the couscous, once the butter has melted, and using the spatulas, flatten the couscous, and heat until a crisp edge develops over the base and sides.

5. 5

   Carefully invert the couscous onto a plate, by placing a plate over the top of the couscous, before inverting, releasing the couscous from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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