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Couscous with Ratatouille - Tangy Tomato Sauce Recipe
How to make Couscous with Ratatouille - Tangy Tomato Sauce
About Couscous with Ratatouille - Tangy Tomato Sauce Recipe: A tasty, tangy tomato based recipe which is filling, delicious and healthy! What is not to love? Couscous is a traditional dish from Maghreb or the Northwest Africa, which is cooked with herbs and vegetable stock to serve along with the french staple Ratatouille.
- Total Cook Time 30 mins
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 20 mins
- Recipe Servings2
- Medium
Ingredients of Couscous with Ratatouille - Tangy Tomato Sauce
- For the cous cous:
- 1 cup Plain couscous
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 cup Vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp Herbs (basil, parsley, thyme, cilantro work best), finely chopped
- For the ratatouille:
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (regular not extra virgin)
- 6 tbsp Red onions, chopped
- 1 cup Aubergines (cut in to 3 cm cubes)
- 1 cup Zucchini (cut in to 3 cm cubes)
- 3 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Sweet paprika
- 1/2 cup Tomato paste
- to taste Salt
How to Make Couscous with Ratatouille - Tangy Tomato Sauce
HideShow MediaPrepare the couscous:
1.
In a pan bring vegetable stock, olive oil and salt to a boil.
2.
Add in the cous cous, cover and let it sit for 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped herbs before serving.
Prepare the ratatouille:
1.
Heat the olive oil in a thick bottomed pan with a wide base. Add chopped onions and sweat until translucent.
2.
Turn up the heat and add in aubergines, zucchini, garlic, paprika and cumin. Stir fry for about 2-3 minutes.
3.
Add the tomato paste and about 1/4th cup of water with the salt and simmer for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
4.
Serve hot with a sprinkling of crumbled feta.
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