Couscous Patties with Yoghurt Dip

Couscous Patties with Yoghurt Dip

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

144kcal

Sugar

4g

Fat

2g

Fiber

2g

Sat fat

1g

Protein

6g

Carbs

17g

Sodium

30mg

Ingredients

- 200ml / 6.76fl oz Water
- 150g / 5.29oz Couscous
- 150g / 5.29oz Chickpeas
- 1 tsp Parsley
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 Carrot
- 1 Egg
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Spelt flour
- 0.5 Cucumber
- 200g / 7.05oz Natural yogurt
- 0.5 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Chives
- 1 tsp Parsley

Preparation

1. Boil 200ml / 6.76fl oz Water and pour over 150g / 5.29oz Couscous. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. Rinse 150g / 5.29oz Chickpeas and blend with 1 tsp Parsley and 1 tsp Lemon juice until smooth.
3. Peel and grate 1 Carrot.
4. Mix Couscous, Chickpea puree, grated Carrot, 1 Egg, 1 tbsp Olive oil, and 2 tbsp Spelt flour.
5. Form patties with damp hands.
6. Heat 2 tbsp Olive oil in a pan and fry patties for 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
7. For the dip, peel and julienne or grate 0.5 Cucumber.
8. Mix 200g / 7.05oz Natural yogurt with 0.5 tsp Lemon juice, 1 tsp Chives, and 1 tsp Parsley. Serve with patties.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

6% of RDI

Magnesium

11% of RDI

Vitamin C

2% of RDI

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

11% of RDI

Folate

98% of RDI

Good to know

You can use unsalted vegetable broth instead of water for added flavor. Ensure chickpeas are well-drained to avoid excess moisture.