Specific Foods
Couscous and Ricotta Cakes
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
8
Calories
150
Savory couscous patties with colorful peppers. Great hot or cold for lunch the next day!
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup minced red onion
1 cup minced red bell pepper
1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz nonfat ricotta
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
1. Bring water to boil, stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover, let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
2. In nonstick pan, sauté onion, peppers, and garlic 5 minutes until soft.
3. Combine couscous, onion mixture, cheese, and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Stir well.
4. In nonstick pan, place 1/3 cup couscous mixture, shaping into round cake.
5. Cook until golden brown on each side.
Note: Delicious cold the next day for lunch!
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Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (8 servings)| Calories | 150 |
| Protein | 7,00 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28,00 g |
| Fat | 1,00 g |
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