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Moroccan Couscous Cakes + Video
Moroccan Couscous Cakes are a 20 minute method to use up leftover couscous! Fry these up in no time at all for a great vegetarian meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 628 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Moroccan , North African
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked couscous (See Note1)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 green onions chopped fine
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper small 1/4 inch dice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp ras el hanout
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil plus more if needed for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl mix all of the ingredients up excluding the oil. Mix well to incorporate thoroughly.
- In a skillet (non-stick or cast iron) over medium heat add the olive oil.
- Using a small ice cream scoop or 1/3 cup measure, press the couscous (condense pressing open hand on couscous to pack) and place scoop in the hot pan.
- Allow to sauté for 2 minutes and then gently press down slightly to form a patty with a spatula. Cook another minute and flip carefully. Cook for another 2-3 minutes on other side.
- Remove from pan to rest on paper towel and season with kosher salt. Serve with slices of fresh lemon and or tahini sauce, or tahini yogurt sauce.
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Notes
- I make couscous and allow to cool first or use leftover. 1 cup uncooked couscous added to 1 cup boiling water with 1 tablespoon butter. Remove from heat, leave covered for 15 minutes. Stir and allow to cool before using for this recipe. It typically makes 3 cups give or take.
Nutrition Information
Calories
628kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
106g
(35%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
360mg
(15%)
Potassium
343mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
905IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 628
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 628kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 106g | 35% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 360mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.