Veg Times Cooks Mediterranean--Israeli Couscous

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Israeli Couscous with Chunky Tomato Sauce

 

Recipe By :Vegetarian Times Cooks Mediterranean

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Veg Times Cooks Mediterranean

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 3/4 cups vegetable broth

1 cup couscous

pinch saffron -- crushed

1 tablespoon pine nuts -- toasted

3 scallions -- trimmed & thinly sliced

1 small onion -- diced

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1 28 oz can whole plum tomatoes

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon fresh thyme -- chopped

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

salt & freshly ground black pepper to

taste

 

In a small saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups of the broth until simmering. Stir

in the couscous and saffron. Remove the couscous from the heat, cover,

and let sit until all the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer

the couscous to a baking dish and stir in the pine nuts and scallions.

Cover with foil to keep warm and set aside.

 

Heat the remaining 1/4 cup of broth in a medium saucepan over medium

heat and cook the onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.

Roughly chop the plum tomatoes and add them to the saucepan with their

juice. Add the basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium

heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.

 

Season the sauce with salt & pepper. Pour over the couscous and serve

immediately.

 

Source:

" Vegetarian Times Cooks Mediterranean "

S(ISBN):

" 0-688-16209-6 "

Copyright:

" 1999 "

 

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Per serving: 263 Calories (kcal); 3g Total Fat; (10% calories from fat);

9g Protein; 49g Carbohydrate; 1mg Cholesterol; 719mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;

1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Couscous was brought to Israel in the 1950s by northern African

Jews and has been given a place of honor at Israeli tables ever since.

Try using whole wheat couscous or a blend of half whole wheat and half

regular couscous for a boost of nutrition and flavor. This

well-seasoned sauce can be used to top your favorite pasta and polenta

dishes too.

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