Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes

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Chef Vicky Ratnani

Last Updated: Sep 03, 2019

Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes

About Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes

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Hollowed out tomatoes stuffed with flavourful couscous mixture and cooked

  • Couscous ¾ cup
  • Medium tomatoes, scooped 8
  • Salt to taste
  • Turmeric powder ¼ tsp
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  • Heat sufficient water in a non-stick pan. Add salt, turmeric powder, lemon juice and 2-3 drops olive oil and mix.
  • Scrape kernels from corn on cob in the pan and stir. Add couscous, mix, cover and cook till the couscous is fully done.
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Ingredients

  • Couscous ¾ cup
  • Medium tomatoes, scooped 8
  • Salt to taste
  • Turmeric powder ¼ tsp
  • Lemon juice 1 tsp
  • Olive oil 2 to 3 drops + 1½ tsps
  • Medum corn on cob ½
  • Medium onion, finely chopped 1
  • Green chilli 1
  • Medium tomatoes, finely chopped 2
  • Pineapple, finely chopped 2 tbsps
  • Fresh parsley sprigs 2 to 3
  • Fresh thyme sprigs 1 to 2
  • Black peppercorns, crushed to taste
  • Micro greens for garnishing

How to Make Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes (Stepwise Photos)

Method

  1. Heat sufficient water in a non-stick pan. Add salt, turmeric powder, lemon juice and 2-3 drops olive oil and mix.
  2. Scrape kernels from corn on cob in the pan and stir. Add couscous, mix, cover and cook till the couscous is fully done.
  3. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in another non-stick pan. Add onion and saute.
  4. Chop green chilli, add and saute lightly. Add chopped tomatoes, mix and cook for a minute.
  5. Reserve some of the couscous-corn mixture for garnishing and add the remaining to the pan. Mix lightly, switch off heat and add pineapple. Mix well.
  6. Finely chop parsley and add along with fresh thyme, salt and crushed peppercorns and mix well.
  7. Stuff the tomato shells with the couscous-pineapple mixture.
  8. Heat ½ tsp olive oil in a deep non-stick pan. Place the stuffed tomatoes in it, cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Place a large cookie cutter on a serving plate. Put the reserved couscous-corn mixture in it and spread. Place the stuffed tomatoes on top and remove the cutter. Garnish with micro greens, sprinkle crushed peppercorns and serve immediately.

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About chef

Chef Vicky Ratnani

Chef Vicky Ratnani

I have always been an explorer & a lover for flavour & taste. Being a chef for the most prestigious ocean liner company Cunard and helming the largest kitchen at sea, has made my dream and my life have the best of the best.

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Key Details:

Prep:20 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Fusion

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