Israeli Couscous With Chunky Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Israeli Couscous With Chunky Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup couscous; 1 pinch saffron, crushed; 1 -2 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted; 3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1 small onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (2 teaspoons dried); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (1 teaspoon dired); 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup couscous
1 pinch saffron, crushed
1 -2 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (2 teaspoons dried)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (1 teaspoon dired)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
In small saucepan heat 1 1/2 cups broth until simmering. Stir in couscous and saffron.
2
Remove from heat, cover and let sit until all the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
3
Transfer couscous to baking dish and stir in pine nuts and scallions. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm and set aside. (Note: to toast pine nuts, preheat oven to 350u00b0F and cook for about 5 minutes.).
4
Heat remaining 1/4 cup broth in medium saucepan over medium heat and cook onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
5
Roughly chop tomatoes and add to saucepan with their juice.
6
Add basil, thyme and red pepper flakes.
7
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
8
Season sauce with salt and pepper and pour over couscous. Serve immediately.

265

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup couscous, 1 pinch saffron, crushed, 1 -2 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted, and more.

Yes, Israeli Couscous With Chunky Tomato Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Israeli Couscous With Chunky Tomato Sauce

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