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Israeli Couscous With Chunky Tomato Sauce Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 (28 oz) can plum tomatoes .
  • 1 small onion, sliced .
  • 1 c couscous .
  • 1 pinch saffron, crushed .
  • 2 tbsps sliced fresh basil (2 tsps dried) .
  • 1-2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted .
  • 1 tbsp sliced fresh thyme (1 tsp dired) .
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes .
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste .
  • 3 scallions, trimmed & thinly sliced .
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 1 3/4 c vegetable broth

Directions
  • Step #1 In small saucepan heat 1 1/2 c broth until simmering.
  • Step #2 Stir in couscous & saffron.
  • Step #3 Remove from heat, cover & let this sit until all the liquid is absorbed, about 5 mins.
  • Step #4 Transfer couscous to baking dish & stir in the pine nuts & scallions.
  • Step #5 Cover up with aluminum foil wrap to keep warm & set aside.
  • Step #6 (Note: to toast pine nuts, preheat your trusty oven to 350°F & cook for about 5 mins.
  • Step #7 ).
  • Step #8 Heat remaining 1/4 c broth in medium saucepan over med-heat/flame & cook onion & garlic until tender, about 5 mins.
  • Step #9 Roughly chop tomatoes & add to saucepan with their juice.
  • Step #10 Add basil, thyme & red pepper flakes.
  • Step #11 Cook over med-heat/flame, stirring every once in awhile, until thickened, about 20 mins.
  • Step #12 Spice up sauce with salt & pepper & pour over couscous.
  • Step #13 Serve as soon as possible.
  • Enjoy the Israeli Couscous With Chunky Tomato Sauce recipe

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