COUSCOUS WITH TOMATOES, KALE AND CHICKPEAS
The topping for this couscous isn't too much more complicated than making a tomato sauce with blanched kale and chickpeas added. Reconstitute the couscous, then start the topping. By the time the topping is done the couscous will be ready to steam in the microwave.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, main course
Time 45m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Begin heating a saucepan full of water for the kale. Put the couscous in a bowl, add salt to taste, and if desired, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Stir or rub between your fingers to distribute the oil (with the oil the couscous is a little fluffier, but you can omit this step). Cover with ½ inch of warm water or stock, if you have some. Let sit while you prepare the tomato sauce. Stir every once in a while to fluff.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a wide skillet or saucepan and add the garlic and red pepper flakes. As soon as the garlic begins to smell fragrant (30 seconds to 1 minute), add the tomatoes, sugar, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until thick and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, taste and adjust seasoning.
- By now the water in the pot will be boiling. Add salt to taste and the kale. Blanch for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender but still bright. Using a skimmer, transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop medium-fine and stir into the tomato sauce, along with the chickpeas and cilantro. Keep warm.
- Cover the couscous bowl with plastic wrap, pierce in a few places and microwave for 2 minutes at full power. Remove from the microwave carefully, as the bowl will be hot. Carefully remove the plastic and fluff. Cover again and return to the microwave for 1 minute. Serve the couscous topped with the tomato and kale sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 454, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1052 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
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Obinna ben Mgbeokwii
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Menna Jenni
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.
Eluyeni Oluwadamilare
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The flavors were amazing, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jn Jannat
[email protected]Meh.
Solomon Olamide
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I used canned chickpeas and diced tomatoes, and added a bit of garlic and cumin to the couscous. The kale was a great addition, and I loved the pop of flavor from the lemon juice. I will definitely be mak