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Israeli Couscous With Chunky Tomato Sauce Recipe

Israeli Couscous With Chunky Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Israeli Couscous With Chunky Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

In small saucepan heat 1 1/2 cups broth until simmering. Stir in couscous and saffron.
Remove from heat, cover and let sit until all the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
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 350°F and cook for about 5 minutes.).
Heat remaining 1/4 cup broth in medium saucepan over medium heat and cook onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
Roughly chop tomatoes and add to saucepan with their juice.
Add basil, thyme and red pepper flakes.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
Season sauce with salt and pepper and pour over couscous. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	271.98 Kcal (1139 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.8g	7%
Cholesterol	1.08mg	0%
Sodium	562.68mg	23%
Potassium	369.4mg	8%
Total Carbs	49.3g	16%
Sugars	3.46g	14%
Dietary Fiber	4.59g	18%
Protein	9.04g	18%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	13%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	65.9mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141 Kcal (590 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.49g	7%
Cholesterol	0.56mg	0%
Sodium	291.72mg	23%
Potassium	191.51mg	8%
Total Carbs	25.56g	16%
Sugars	1.79g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.38g	18%
Protein	4.69g	18%
Vitamin C	4mg	13%
Iron	1.5mg	16%
Calcium	34.2mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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