Couscous Patties Recipe
π Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
π₯ Description:
A delightful twist on couscous, these patties offer a wholesome vegetarian meal. Inspired by a recipe from Family Circle, this dish promises a burst of flavors and textures in every bite.
πΎ Recipe Category: Grains
π·οΈ Keywords:
- Weeknight
- Stove Top
- Less than 4 Hours
π₯ Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | couscous |
| 4 tbsp | olive oil |
| 1 | eggplant |
| 1 | onion |
| 2 | garlic cloves |
| 2 tsp | ground cumin |
| 2 tsp | ground coriander |
| 1 | red capsicum |
| 3 tbsp | fresh coriander |
| 2 tsp | fresh lemon rind |
| 2 tbsp | lemon juice |
| 5 tbsp | yoghurt |
| 1 | egg |
π Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 366
- Fat: 16.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 55.3mg
- Sodium: 37.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.9g
- Fiber: 7.7g
- Sugar: 6.2g
- Protein: 9.8g
π½οΈ Instructions:
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Prepare Couscous:
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- Add 1 cup (250ml/8fl. oz) of boiling water.
- Let it stand for 10 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Fluff up with a fork.
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Cook Eggplant:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large fry pan.
- Fry the eggplant until soft and golden.
- Transfer the eggplant to a bowl.
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Prepare Vegetable Mixture:
- In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add onion, garlic, ground cumin, and ground coriander.
- Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes until soft.
- Add the cooked mixture to the bowl with the eggplant.
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Cook Capsicum:
- Using the remaining oil, cook the red capsicum for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the capsicum to the bowl with the other vegetables.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Mix the vegetable mixture with couscous.
- Add fresh coriander, lemon rind, lemon juice, yoghurt, and egg.
- Season to taste and mix thoroughly.
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Form Patties:
- With damp hands, divide the mixture into four portions.
- Form each portion into large patties about 2cm thick.
- Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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Cook Patties:
- Shallow fry the patties over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side.
- Ensure they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain well on paper towels.
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Serve:
- Serve the couscous patties with a dollop of yoghurt.
- For added freshness, mix some mint into the yoghurt.
π΄ Serve and Enjoy!
These Couscous Patties are a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a weeknight dinner or anytime you crave a wholesome vegetarian meal. πΏ Serve them with a side salad or enjoy them on their own, either way, they’re sure to be a hit at your table! π½οΈ
