Couscous With Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 3 plum tomatoes, about 1/4 pound
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ teaspoon thread saffron
• Salt to taste if desired
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 ⅓ cups water
• 1 cup couscous
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    225 calories; 6 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 36 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 6 grams protein; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 11 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Cut away cores of tomatoes. Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch cubes. There should be about 3/4 cup.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan and add onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add saffron and stir. Add tomatoes and cook about 2 minutes, stirring. Add salt, pepper and water and bring to boil.
3. Add couscous, stir and cover closely. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in coriander and remaining 1 tablespoon butter and serve.

15 minutes