Couscous Cakes Recipe

Name: Couscous Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
In a medium bowl, mix together the couscous, cilantro, egg, egg yolk, coriander, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
2
Sprinkle the flour over the mixture.
3
Mix until combined.
4
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
5
Form 1/4 cupfuls of the mixture into 8 patties.
6
Add 4 of the patties to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes each side until golden.
7
Drain on paper towels.
8
Repeat with the remaining couscous mixture.
9
Serve the couscous cakes with mango chutney.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked couscous, prepared according to package instructions and cooled, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Couscous Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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