Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine water and salt in saucepan; bring to a boil. Add couscous.
- Cover and remove from heat. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.
- Coarsely chop the garlic in a food processor. Add the mint and pulse until finely chopped. Add the chickpeas and remaining salt and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Uncover the couscous and fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine couscous, chickpea mixture, eggs, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
Press the couscous mixture into a ¼ measuring cup, smooth the top, and invert the measuring cup to release the cake onto a tray. Repeat with the remaining couscous mixture to make 8-9 cakes.
- Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the mixture to set.
Heat 1½ tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat until simmering.
Add about 5 of the couscous cakes to the skillet; use a spatula to lightly flatten to about ¾-inch thickness.
Cook, flipping once until the patties are crisp and golden brown on both sides, about 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked patties to a paper and keep warm. Add the remaining 1½ tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and cook the remaining cakes the same way.
What exactly is couscous?
Couscous is a type of food that is technically a pasta, made by combining wheat flour and semolina and then moistening it with water to form small balls. It originated in Northern Africa and has gained popularity worldwide due to its adaptability in various dishes.
Once cooked, couscous becomes light and fluffy, making it an ideal carbohydrate that blends well with the flavors of cooking liquids and other ingredients. If you want to learn more about couscous, you can check out this comprehensive guide on Everything You Need to Know About Couscous.
Other cakes to elevate your kitchen repertoire
Made with RiceSelect® Tri-Color Quinoa, these Carrot Quinoa Cupcakes are exceptionally light and airy, topped with a creamy layer of cream cheese frosting. This recipe is another great way to please guests at a party or gathering.
Any type of cake that all can enjoy can be found in this Veggie Quinoa Cakes Recipe. These cakes, made with RiceSelect® White Quinoa, are the perfect appetizer. They are prepared using a combination of various vegetables and packed with protein.
Other Meal Inspiration
If you enjoyed this meal, learn how to make couscous. You can visit our website to find out how many couscous calories there are, or alternatively why not learn how to make an Orzo Recipe?
Bite-Sized Appetizer Recipes
Using RiceSelect® Couscous and chickpeas, these delicious and hearty cakes are perfect for serving as a snack or appetizer. With small wheat pasta or other grains, like rice or quinoa, making appetizer cakes is not only easier but more delicious.
These Herbaceous Arancini Cakes are made using a risotto rice recipe that has been repurposed into delicious bite-sized morsels.
These Cheese and Jalapeño Quinoa Cakes are made with RiceSelect® White Quinoa for extra protein along with your choice of cheese and homemade aioli.
Need another dinner idea? Try our: best shrimp salad recipe.
