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.
4 servings
Preparation
- Cut away cores of tomatoes. Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch cubes. There should be about 3/4 cup.
- 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.
- 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
Dining and Cooking