Best 10 Couscous Patties With Citrus Sauce Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with our delightful Couscous Patties with Citrus Sauce, a culinary symphony that harmonizes Moroccan and Mediterranean flavors.**

**Indulge in the crispy texture of golden-brown patties made from wholesome couscous, bursting with a medley of aromatic spices and fresh herbs. Perfectly paired with a vibrant citrus sauce that tantalizes with its tangy sweetness, these patties are a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.**

**Dive into the zesty and refreshing world of our Citrus Salad, a vibrant medley of citrus fruits, crisp fennel, and peppery arugula, all tossed in a delectable honey-lemon dressing. This salad is a refreshing accompaniment to the hearty patties, adding a touch of lightness and vibrancy to the meal.**

**Elevate your culinary experience with our aromatic Couscous Pilaf, a fluffy and flavorful side dish that perfectly complements the patties. Infused with fragrant spices and tender vegetables, this pilaf is a symphony of textures and flavors that will transport you to the vibrant souks of Morocco.**

**Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing recipes that showcase the versatility and deliciousness of couscous. Whether you're seeking a hearty main course, a refreshing salad, or a flavorful side dish, our collection has something to satisfy every palate. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.**

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CITRUS COUSCOUS CUPS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 salad cups

Number Of Ingredients 17

Vegetable oil cooking spray
Flour, for dusting
Two 9-inch unroll-and-bake store-bought pie crusts, such as Pillsbury
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Zest of 1/4 large orange
Juice of 1/2 large orange (about 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup couscous
One 11-ounce can mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.
  • Special equipment: 24-count nonstick mini-muffin pan; 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter
  • For the pastry cups: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 24-count nonstick mini-muffin pan with vegetable oil cooking spray. Unroll the pie crusts on a lightly floured work surface. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut 12 circles of dough from each crust. Press the dough into the prepared muffin cups. Bake until light golden, 10 minutes. Cool completely before filling, 15 minutes.
  • For the salad: Bring the broth, orange zest, orange juice and cumin to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the couscous and remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan until the liquid had been absorbed and the couscous is tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Fluff the couscous and break up any lumps, using a fork. Toss together the couscous, mandarin oranges, almonds and parsley in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For the dressing: Whisk together the oil, orange juice, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
  • To assemble: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until coated. Spoon the mixture into the cooled pastry cups and serve.

SPICED BEEF PATTIES WITH COUSCOUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 carrots, finely grated
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped dried apricots or golden raisins
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous (10 ounces)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
3 scallions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups water, half of the grated carrots, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the dried apricots, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the couscous; cover and remove from the heat. Set aside until ready to serve.
  • Meanwhile, mix the yogurt, half of the cilantro, 1 teaspoon paprika and a large pinch of salt in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Combine the ground beef, scallions, cumin, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining grated carrot and 1 teaspoon paprika in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined. Form into four 3/4-inch-thick oval patties.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the remaining cilantro. Serve the patties with the couscous and yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 calorie, Fat 26 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 105 milligrams, Sodium 530 milligrams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 43 grams

COUSCOUS CAKES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 22m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked couscous, prepared according to package instructions and cooled
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 lemon, zested
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup mild mango chutney

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the couscous, cilantro, egg, egg yolk, coriander, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture. Mix until combined.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Form 1/4 cupfuls of the mixture into 8 patties. Add 4 of the patties to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes each side until golden. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining couscous mixture.
  • Serve the couscous cakes with mango chutney.

FIVE-SPICE GRILLED DUCK WITH CITRUS SAUCE AND COUSCOUS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h2m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 whole duck
1 tablespoon five-spice blackening powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup lemongrass tea, strained and cooled
Vegetable oil, for grilling
Salt, for seasoning
Citrus sauce, recipe follows
Couscous, recipe follows
baby spinach
and mango slices
1 lime, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
1 orange, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 pound trail mix
1 pound plain couscous
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup duck stock, recipe follows
Bones of 1 whole duck
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • De-bone the duck and cut it into 4 pieces, reserving the bones for later use. In a large bowl, combine the five-spice blackening powder, sugar, and tea. Place the duck pieces in the bowl, and let the meat marinate for 1 hour. Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to coat the surface of the pan, and let the oil heat. Season the duck pieces with salt, if desired. Carefully add the duck pieces to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Grill until cooked to desired degree of doneness, turning each piece with tongs halfway through cooking. Serve with Citrus Sauce, Couscous, baby spinach and mango slices, if desired.
  • Combine the citrus juices and zest, sugar, mustard, and eggs, and whisk well. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly until the mixture becomes thick. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Drizzle sauce over duck.
  • Toast the trail mix in a dry medium skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant and golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the dry couscous to the skillet and continue to toast the mixture for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Remove pan from heat. In a large saucepot, combine the chicken stock and the duck stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the toasted trail mix and couscous mixture to the pot. Stir until incorporated and then cover the pot with a lid. Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the couscous to simmer until it absorbs the liquid. Fluff couscous with a fork and serve.
  • Place the duck bones in a large pot and add enough water to cover bones. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce the heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Let simmer for 2 hours. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

BAKED COUSCOUS PATTIES



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Make and share this Baked Couscous Patties recipe from Food.com.

Provided by myfoodjunction

Categories     Grains

Time 19m

Yield 15 patties, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup couscous
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
2 green chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
6 teaspoons yoghurt
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)

Steps:

  • Pour the boiling water over the couscous.
  • Cover, and let it stand.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet.
  • Saute the chopped onion till golden brown.
  • Add the green chillies and bell pepper and saute till tender.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook till the juices dry.
  • Add mustard powder, cumin powder and salt and stir for a minute.
  • Remove from the heat and wait for the mixture to cool down.
  • Fluff up the couscous with a fork and add the cooked mixture to it, stirring well.
  • Add the yoghurt and season with oregano.
  • Preheat the oven to 175°F.
  • Take handfuls of the couscous mixture and shape into patties.
  • Place the patties in a lightly greased baking tray.
  • Bake until patties are golden brown and crisp--it took me 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.5, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 1.3, Sodium 1188.3, Carbohydrate 60.2, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 7.7, Protein 10.5

MERGUEZ LAMB PATTIES WITH GOLDEN RAISIN COUSCOUS



Merguez Lamb Patties with Golden Raisin Couscous image

Provided by Andrea Albin

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 1/4 pounds ground lamb
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons harissa (spicy North African condiment)
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Zest of 1 lemon
Equipment:
Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder
Accompaniment: harissa or hot sauce

Steps:

  • Toast fennel seeds in a small heavy skillet over medium heat until fragrant and a shade darker, about 1 minute. Grind to a fine powder in grinder.
  • Mix together lamb, garlic, harissa, spices (including fennel), and 1/2 teaspoon salt thoroughly with your hands (do not overmix). Form into 4 oval patties (about 3/4 inch thick).
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook patties, turning once, about 9 minutes total for medium-rare.
  • While patties cook, bring broth, raisins, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then stir in couscous. Let stand off heat, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; stir in cilantro, zest, and salt to taste.
  • Serve patties on couscous.

COUSCOUS WITH VEGETARIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE



Couscous with Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce image

Fresh parsley provides the finishing touch for this satisfying supper, which can be assembled in a jiffy from on-hand ingredients.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
1 1/3 cups uncooked couscous
1 (28-oz.) jar chunky vegetable spaghetti sauce
1 (15-oz.) can garbanzo beans (Chickpeas), drained, rinsed
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce, beans and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
  • Fluff couscous with fork. Serve sauce mixture over couscous; sprinkle with parsley. If desired, sprinkle with shredded fresh Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 11 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 15 g

SPICED BEEF PATTIES WITH COUSCOUS



Spiced Beef Patties with Couscous image

Provided by Robert Colombi

Categories     Sauté     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Lunch     Ground Beef     Spice     Fall     Healthy     Cinnamon     Couscous     Coriander     Bon Appétit     Paris     France

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 pounds lean ground beef (20% fat)
1 large onion, minced (about 2/3 cup)
3 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 10-ounce package plain couscous, prepared according to package instructions
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix first 9 ingredients in medium bowl to blend well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • For each patty, shape 1/4 cup mixture into 3/4-inch-thick round. Heat heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Mound couscous in center of platter and surround with patties. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

COUSCOUS PATTIES



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A different way with couscous and a healthy vegetarian dish. It is based on a Family Circle recipe. Prep time includes standing time

Provided by Latchy

Categories     Grains

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 ounces couscous
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 eggplant, finely diced
1 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 red capsicum, finely diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
2 teaspoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons natural yoghurt (preferably Greek)
1 egg, lightly beaten
oil, for shallow frying

Steps:

  • Place the couscous in a bowl and add 1 cup (250ml/8fl. oz) of boiling water and leave for 10 minutes or until the water has been absorbed.
  • Fluff up with a fork.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large fry pan and fry the eggplant until soft and golden, then place in a bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in the pan and add the onion, garlic, cumin and ground coriander.
  • Cook over medium heat for 4 minutes or until soft, then add to the bowl.
  • Heat the remaining oil and cook the capsicum for 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Place in the bowl and stir well.
  • Add the vegetable mixture to the couscous with the fresh coriander, lemon rind, lemon juice, yoghurt and egg and season to taste and mix well.
  • Using damp hands, divide the mixture into four portions and form into large patties, they should be about 2cm thick.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Shallow fry the patties over medium heat for 5 minutes each side.
  • Drain well and serve with yoghurt, can mix some mint into it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 55.3, Sodium 37.1, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 9.8

HERBY COUSCOUS WITH CITRUS & POMEGRANATE DRESSING



Herby couscous with citrus & pomegranate dressing image

This colourful side dish goes beautifully with lamb chops, or Middle Eastern-style dishes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

200g couscous
5 150g pack pomegranate seeds
handful chopped herbs (we used mint and coriander)
juice 1 orange
2 tbsp each white wine vinegar and olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the couscous in a shallow bowl, then pour over 200ml boiling water. Cover the bowl with cling film, then leave for 5 mins until the couscous has swelled up and absorbed all of the water. Ruffle with a fork to separate the grains, then stir through the pomegranate seeds and herbs.
  • Make a dressing by mixing together the orange juice, white wine vinegar and olive oil, then stir into the couscous. Season well with salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality couscous. Look for couscous that is golden in color and has a slightly nutty aroma.
  • Be sure to rinse the couscous thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any excess starch and help prevent the couscous from sticking together.
  • When cooking the couscous, use a ratio of 1 cup of couscous to 1 1/2 cups of liquid. This will result in a light and fluffy couscous.
  • Once the couscous is cooked, fluff it with a fork. This will help separate the grains and prevent them from clumping together.
  • For the citrus sauce, use a variety of citrus fruits. This will add a complex flavor to the sauce.
  • Be sure to zest the citrus fruits before juicing them. This will add a bright, citrusy flavor to the sauce.
  • When making the couscous patties, be sure to pack the couscous mixture firmly into the patties. This will help them hold together when cooking.
  • Cook the couscous patties over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the couscous patties with the citrus sauce and your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Couscous patties with citrus sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The couscous patties are light and fluffy, while the citrus sauce is bright and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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