HERBED COUSCOUS CAKES WITH CHEESE
I am always on the lookout for unique couscous recipes. It's so easy to make but DH thinks it's bland. I saw Giada make cakes one day with the couscous so that inspired me to create my own. This was a hit with my family. I served them with sauteed mushrooms with a garlic, wine sauce and Recipe #222254 for one of the most delicious meals. One note, I always prepare the couscous in chicken broth instead of water for extra flavor but it can also be done in vegetable broth. Add more cheese/herbs or a different variety according to your tastes. I think feta and oregano would be great.
Provided by Penny Stettinius
Categories Grains
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, using your hands, mix the couscous, eggs, parsley, onions, basil, cheese, lemon zest, and salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the mixture with the flour and mix again.
- Form the cakes to the size you want, I made cakes about 2" round.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet and fry the cakes until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the other side.
- Remove from the pan and let them drain on paper towels to remove some of the oil before plating up.
- Salt and pepper again to taste.
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Sajeeb Hossen
s_hossen50@aol.comOverall, I really enjoyed these couscous cakes. They're a great way to use up leftover couscous and they're also very versatile.
Tayyab Legend
tayyabl49@yahoo.comThese cakes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more herbs and spices next time.
Sadiq Musa
s@gmail.comI'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these cakes. They're a great way to get your veggies in.
Christine Rathburn
christiner77@hotmail.comThese cakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Fun times with Alana
fun-t@hotmail.frI added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the batter and they gave the cakes a nice tangy flavor.
Minhal Hussain
m82@gmail.comThese cakes are a great appetizer or snack. They're also perfect for packing in a lunch.
Abdul Qadar
q.abdul67@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cakes didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.
Zyeshauwne Feazell
feazellz79@hotmail.comThese cakes were easy to make and very versatile. I served them with a variety of dipping sauces and they were all delicious.
Lea Saxon
l_s@yahoo.comI made these cakes for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to use up leftover couscous.
Makay Owens
owens_makay74@yahoo.comThese cakes were a bit too salty for me. I think I would use less salt next time.
Dorcas Ndunge
d.n@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the cakes turned out great! I served them with a side of tzatziki sauce and they were perfect.
Brian Tonart
b@yahoo.comThese cakes were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid next time.
Rojot Das
das_r@aol.comI'm not a big fan of couscous, but these cakes were surprisingly good. The herbs and cheese really made them.
Maisha Akter
amaisha@yahoo.comI substituted feta cheese for the cheddar and they were still delicious.
AKOSUA OWUSUA
o-akosua3@hotmail.comThese couscous cakes were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.
Laxmi Gaihre
g11@hotmail.comI made these cakes for a potluck and they were a big success! Everyone loved them.
okoye maryqueen
okoyem75@gmail.comThese couscous cakes were a hit at my dinner party! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the herbs and cheese gave them a delicious flavor.