Best Halloumi And Couscous Cakes Recipes

COUSCOUS CAKES

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 22m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups cooked couscous, prepared according to package instructions and cooled
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 lemon, zested
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup mild mango chutney

Steps:

In a medium bowl, mix together the couscous, cilantro, egg, egg yolk, coriander, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture. Mix until combined.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Form 1/4 cupfuls of the mixture into 8 patties. Add 4 of the patties to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes each side until golden. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining couscous mixture.
Serve the couscous cakes with mango chutney.

HERBED COUSCOUS CAKES WITH CHEESE

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I am always on the lookout for unique couscous recipes. It's so easy to make but DH thinks it's bland. I saw Giada make cakes one day with the couscous so that inspired me to create my own. This was a hit with my family. I served them with sauteed mushrooms with a garlic, wine sauce and Recipe #222254 for one of the most delicious meals. One note, I always prepare the couscous in chicken broth instead of water for extra flavor but it can also be done in vegetable broth. Add more cheese/herbs or a different variety according to your tastes. I think feta and oregano would be great.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups cooked couscous
2 green onions, minced
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 lemon, zest of
2 tablespoons flour
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
olive oil

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, using your hands, mix the couscous, eggs, parsley, onions, basil, cheese, lemon zest, and salt and pepper.
Sprinkle the mixture with the flour and mix again.
Form the cakes to the size you want, I made cakes about 2" round.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet and fry the cakes until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the other side.
Remove from the pan and let them drain on paper towels to remove some of the oil before plating up.
Salt and pepper again to taste.

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