Quick Moroccan Tomato Couscous
Make this Quick Moroccan Tomato Couscous cooked in a rich tomato sauce bursting with flavor! It is easy to follow and ready in 30 minutes! Serve this delicious side with fish, meat or veggies.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 169kcal
Equipment
- Meidum-sized pot
- Blender (optional)
Ingredients
- 400 g of couscous
- 1 can of tomatoes
- ¼ to ½ an onion
- 2-4 tablespoon of tomato puree
- ½ tablespoon 35 spices optional
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon of marjoram
- ¼ teaspoon of oregano
- 2-3 cups water or vegetable/chicken stock
- ½-1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat a splash of sunflower or vegetable oil in a medium-sized pot.
- Once the oil is hot pour one can of blended or well-chopped tomatoes into the pot.
- Add salt to taste, pepper to taste, ½ tablespoon of 35 spices (optional Moroccan spice), ⅛ teaspoon of oregano, ⅛ teaspoon of marjoram, and 1-2 tablespoon of tomato puree.
- Add 2-3 cups of water or chicken/vegetable stock to the pot. Stir the mixture and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Next, add 350 g of couscous to the pot.
- Stir the couscous. Leave to cook on low to medium heat for 7-10 minutes or until soft. Turn the couscous from time to time and add more water if necessary. Option to add ¼ of thinly sliced onions.
- Once the couscous has softened add ½ to 1 tablespoon of butter and use a fork to stir lightly. This will add moisture to the couscous.
- Don't forget to garnish with fresh parsley!
Notes
Note: The amount of water you add to the couscous depends on the instructions on the packaging so make sure you read it before adding water. Some couscous absorbs more water quickly compared to others.
Alternative: Add olive oil for a vegan option.
You can vary the proportions. For example, you can add 1 cup of stock and 2 cups of water.
Nutrition
Serving: 355g | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.71g | Protein: 4.89g | Fat: 3.65g | Saturated Fat: 2.052g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.312g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.985g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 4.06g | Vitamin A: 936IU | Vitamin C: 11.8mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1.33mg