Ingredients

• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 (400 g) cans diced tomatoes
• 70 g tomato paste
• 4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/3 cup instant couscous
• 1/2 bunch fresh coriander, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook over moderate heat until onion is softened (about 10 minutes).

2. Add the cumin and garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.

3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes.

4. Add couscous and simmer for a further 5-10 minutes, or until couscous is tender.

5. Season with salt and pepper and serve garnished with fresh coriander (cilantro).