Couscous Patties Recipe

Name: Couscous Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces couscous; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 eggplant, finely diced; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 red capsicum, finely diced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander; 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 5 tablespoons natural yoghurt (preferably Greek); 1 egg, lightly beaten; oil, for shallow frying

Servings: persons

6 ounces couscous
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 eggplant, finely diced
1 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 red capsicum, finely diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
2 teaspoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons natural yoghurt (preferably Greek)
1 egg, lightly beaten
oil, for shallow frying

1
Place the couscous in a bowl and add 1 cup (250ml/8fl. oz) of boiling water and leave for 10 minutes or until the water has been absorbed.
2
Fluff up with a fork.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large fry pan and fry the eggplant until soft and golden, then place in a bowl.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in the pan and add the onion, garlic, cumin and ground coriander.
5
Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes or until soft, then add to the bowl.
6
Heat the remaining oil and cook the capsicum for 5 minutes or until soft.
7
Place in the bowl and stir well.
8
Add the vegetable mixture to the couscous with the fresh coriander, lemon rind, lemon juice, yoghurt and egg and season to taste and mix well.
9
Using damp hands, divide the mixture into four portions and form into large patties, they should be about 2cm thick.
10
Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
11
Shallow fry the patties over medium heat for 5 minutes each side.
12
Drain well and serve with yoghurt, can mix some mint into it.

270

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces couscous, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 eggplant, finely diced, 1 onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Couscous Patties falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Couscous Patties

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