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Couscous Patties with Citrus Sauce

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 40 min
  • Servings 4
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Delicious couscous and veggie patties served with citrus sauce gives you tasty Mediterranean dinner – ready to be served for four.
Updated Sep 6, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2/3 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon margarine, butter or spread
  • 1 medium stalk celery, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1 small carrot, shredded (1/3 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fine soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Citrus Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 2 tablespoons currants or raisins
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

Steps

  • 1
    Grease cookie sheet. Heat water to boiling in 1-quart saucepan. Stir in couscous, salt and pepper; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Melt margarine in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook celery, onion, carrot and garlic in margarine, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
  • 3
    Mix couscous, vegetables, bread crumbs, almonds, chives, egg and egg yolk. Shape mixture into 8 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Place on cookie sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  • 4
    Prepare Citrus Sauce. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil about 8 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Serve with sauce.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Couscous seems more like a grain than pasta because of its small size. It is quick and easy to prepare and is complemented by almost any seasoning.

Nutrition

350 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 9g Protein, 45g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
350
Calories from Fat
145
Total Fat
16g
Saturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
105mg
Sodium
440mg
Total Carbohydrate
45g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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