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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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Israeli Couscous With Chunky Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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