Couscous Cakes

Couscous cakes are a tasty and enjoyable dish that can be served as an appetizer or as a light meal. When you mix couscous with colorful vegetables and spices, you get a delicious dish with a crispy outside and a soft, flavorful middle.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers red, yellow, or green
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour the boiling water over it

Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and let it sit for 5 minutes

Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl

Add the diced bell peppers, red onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to the bowl with couscous

Mix everything together until well combined

Stir in the beaten eggs and breadcrumbs to bind the mixture together

Shape the couscous mixture into patties or cakes of your desired size

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat

Carefully place the couscous cakes in the hot oil and cook until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side

Remove the couscous cakes from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil

Serve the couscous cakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce or salad