Tomato couscous

🥘 Ingredients

• rapeseed oil 1 Tbsp
• red onion 1
• garlic 3 cloves
• tomato juice 600 ml
• vegetable stock 1 cube
• smoked paprika ½ tsp
• hot water 200 ml
• couscous 300 g
• almonds
• thyme
• cherry tomatoes

1. 1

   Heat rapeseed oil in the cocotte over a medium heat.
2. 2

   Gently fry red onion for several minutes then add garlic and fry for a couple of minutes more.
3. 3

   When the onions and garlic are softened, stir in tomato juice , vegetable stock and smoked paprika and bring to a simmer.
4. 4

   Add hot water and return to a simmer. Add couscous and stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
5. 5

   Turn off the heat and replace the cocotte lid. Leave the couscous to soak up the liquid for up to 15 minutes .
6. 6

   Fluff the grains with a fork before serving. Scatter over almonds , thyme and cherry tomatoes to serve.