Garlic Lemon Couscous Cakes recipe

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Ingredients

¾ cup RiceSelect® Original Couscous
1 cup water
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 large garlic clove, peeled
¼ cup packed fresh mint
½ cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Nutrition Info

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
servingSize: -
sodium: 1090 mg
sugar: 0.2 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Combine water and salt in saucepan, bring to a boil. Add couscous, cover and remove from heat. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.

  2. 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.

  3. Uncover the couscous and fluff with a fork.

  4. 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.

  5. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the mixture to set.

  6. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat until simmering.

  7. Add about 5 of the couscous cakes to the skillet, use a spatula to lightly flatten to about 3/4-inch thickness.

  8. 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.

Recipe Yield

8 couscous cakes

Recipe Note

A versatile and delicious side dish, these couscous cakes with mint, lemon, and garlic will surely impress your family and guests.

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