Couscous Patties With Yogurt Sauce And Spinach Sala

Name: Couscous Patties With Yogurt Sauce And Spinach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup couscous; 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock, boiling; 1/3 cup ricotta cheese; 1 None egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup chopped basil; 1 tbsp light olive oil; None None FOR THE YOGURT SAUCE; 1/3 cup Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; None None FOR THE SPINACH SALAD; 2 oz baby spinach leaves; 1 None ripe avocado, chopped; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp light olive oil; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar

Servings: persons

3/4 cup couscous
3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock, boiling
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
1 None egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped basil
1 tbsp light olive oil
None None FOR THE YOGURT SAUCE
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
None None FOR THE SPINACH SALAD
2 oz baby spinach leaves
1 None ripe avocado, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp light olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar

1
Place the couscous and stock in a medium heatproof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 5 mins or until the liquid is absorbed. Using a fork, separate the grains.
2
Add the ricotta, egg and basil to the couscous; mix well. Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls, then flatten to 1 1/2-inch patties.
3
Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the patties, in batches, for 1-2 mins each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Reheat the pan between the batches when necessary.
4
Combine the yogurt and mustard in a bowl. For the spinach salad, combine the spinach, avocado and onion in a medium bowl. Whisk the oil and vinegar and drizzle over the salad. Gently toss to combine.
5
Serve the patties with yogurt sauce and salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup couscous, 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock, boiling, 1/3 cup ricotta cheese, 1 None egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Couscous Patties With Yogurt Sauce And Spinach Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Couscous Patties With Yogurt Sauce And Spinach Salad

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