Couscous Patties with Citrus Sauce

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 40 min
  • Servings 4

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.

  • 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 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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