Fresh tomatoes stuffed with fruity couscous

How to make Fresh tomatoes stuffed with fruity couscous recipe - When preparing couscous, it can be a little tricky to perfect the amount of water you need. It is best to add the water slowly, and stop just as soon as it stands on top of the grains. Tomates fraîches farcies avec du couscous fruité recette

SERVES 4:

Ingredients:

4 large beefsteak tomatoes

2/3 cup (150ml) tomato juice

¾ cup (124g) couscous

½ cup (50g) golden raisins

handful of fresh basil leaves

handful of flat-leaf parsley

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1 Slice the tops off the tomatoes and reserve. Working over a bowl, scoop out the seeds and flesh so you are left with only a “shell.” Stir the tomato juice into the tomato flesh mixture. Set the tomato shells upside down on paper towels to drain.

2 Put the couscous in a separate bowl and pour in just enough hot water to cover, about ⅔ cup (150ml). Let stand for 10 minutes. Use a fork to fluff up the grains, then mix in the tomato mixture. Let stand for another 10 minutes.

3 Stir the couscous well, breaking up any large bits of tomato. Stir in the raisins, basil, and parsley. Taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed. To serve, spoon the mixture into the tomato shells, and cover with the reserved tops. Any leftover couscous can be served on the side.

Variations:

For a more savory dish, try substituting pine nuts for the raisins.

Fresh tomatoes stuffed with fruity couscous