A versatile and delicious side dish, these couscous cakes with mint, lemon, and garlic will surely impress your family and guests.
Provided by Rice Select
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips RiceSelect
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine water and salt in saucepan; bring to a boil. Add couscous; cover and remove from heat. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.
- Coarsely chop the garlic in a food processor. Add the mint and pulse until finely chopped. Add the chickpeas and remaining teaspoon salt and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Uncover the couscous and fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine couscous, chickpea mixture, eggs, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined. Press the couscous mixture into a 1/4 measuring cup, smooth the top, and invert the measuring cup to release the cake onto a tray. Repeat with the remaining couscous mixture to make 8-9 cakes.
- Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the mixture to set.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat until simmering.
- Add about 5 of the couscous cakes to the skillet; use a spatula to lightly flatten to about 3/4-inch thickness.
- Cook, flipping once, until the patties are crisp and golden brown on both sides, about 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked patties to a paper and keep warm. Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and cook the remaining cakes the same way.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1090 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
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