Saffron Couscous with Roasted Tomatoes

Fragrant saffron couscous mixed with fresh herbs and lemon, topped with oven-roasted plum tomatoes, garlic, and thyme.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1380.5 kcals 1380.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 178.6 grams 178.6 grams
Fat 61.4 grams 61.4 grams
Protein 33.2 grams 33.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Zest and juice
GrainsCereals
200
g
Liquids
300
ml
Vegetable Stock
Can use chicken stock if not vegetarian
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
1
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
Fresh, chopped
1
tbsp
Chervil
Fresh, chopped
1
tbsp
Chives
Fresh, chopped
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
2
sprigs
Thyme
Fresh
2
cloves
Garlic
Roughly chopped
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
For the couscous
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
For roasting
Vegetables
1
piece
Plum Tomato
Chopped
2
piece

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Combine couscous, saffron, stock, and oil in a saucepan and heat gently for 6 minutes.
  • Stir lemon juice, zest, chopped herbs, and chopped tomato into the cooked couscous.
  • Fry halved tomatoes in an ovenproof pan until colored, then season with salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic.
  • Roast the tomatoes in the oven for 12 minutes.
  • Serve the herb couscous on a plate topped with the roasted tomatoes.