COUSCOUS WITH TOMATOES

Couscous With Tomatoes image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 plum tomatoes, about 1/4 pound
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon thread saffron
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/3 cups water
1 cup couscous
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 420 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams