Bat Sheva Fitoussi Shares Quick, Flavorful One-Pot Red Couscous Recipe

Chef Bat Sheva Fitoussi presents a simple, fast, and delicious one-pot recipe for red couscous, ideal for family lunches or light dinners. The dish combines golden sautéed onions, tomato paste, spices, and a touch of silan (date syrup) to create a rich flavor that complements many meals or can be enjoyed on its own. The recipe requires basic ingredients commonly found in most kitchens and takes about ten minutes to prepare.

To make the dish, onions are fried in oil until golden, then tomato paste, salt, black pepper, paprika, and silan are added and cooked briefly. The red couscous is stirred in to coat with the mixture before adding approximately 850 ml of water. The pot is brought to a boil, then simmered covered until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender. The dish is stirred gently near the end and served hot.

Fitoussi recommends serving the red couscous alongside schnitzel, meatballs, oven-roasted chicken, or fresh vegetable salad. This recipe highlights how a flavorful and satisfying meal can be prepared quickly with minimal ingredients and effort.