Spiced couscous and chickpea patties with carrot salad

Cooking Vegetarian Spiced couscous and chickpea patties with carrot salad

Enjoy these budget-friendly patties warm for dinner or cold in your work lunch the next day.

  1. Place currants in a small bowl. Add vinegar and the boiling water. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Add extra boiling water. Cover. Stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff couscous with a fork to separate grains.
  3. Roughly chop 1/2 the onion. Place chickpeas, chopped onion and 1⁄2 the parsley in a food processor. Process until roughly chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Add couscous, spices and egg. Stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 8 patties.
  4. Add enough vegetable oil to a large frying pan to cover base. Heat over medium heat. Cook patties, in 2 batches, for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Cover to keep warm.
  5. Thinly slice remaining onion. Place carrot, onion and remaining parsley in a bowl. Add currant mixture and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve patties with carrot salad and yoghurt.

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