Kosksu bil-Ful (Couscous with Broad Beans)

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Kosksu bil-Ful (Couscous with Broad Beans)

Kosksu bil-Ful (Couscous with Broad Beans) is a traditional Maltese recipe for a classic vegetarian dish of couscous with broad beans and tomatoes in a tomato base flavoured with herbs. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Maltese version of: Couscous with Broad Beans (Kosksu bil-Ful).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

30 minutes

Total Time:

50 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Vegetarian Recipes Bean Recipes Malta Recipes

Ingredients:

300g couscous
150g fresh broad (fava) beans, peeled
150g blanched and peeled tomatoes
60g tomato purée
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp mixed herbs, chopped
1.2l water
olive oil, for frying

Method:

Heat a little olive oil in a pan, add the onion and garlic and fry for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Now add the chopped tomatoes and the tomato purée. Stir in the herbs and the water then bring the mixture to a boil.

Add the couscous, reduce to a simmer and cook for about 8 minutes, or until done. Now add the broad beans and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until tender. Serve hot.