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Couscous with Ratatouille - Tangy Tomato Sauce Recipe

How to make Couscous with Ratatouille - Tangy Tomato Sauce
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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

Prepare 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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