Cheesy Couscous Fritters

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4

Cheesy Couscous Fritters - a tasty and healthy appetizer or snack

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

266

Sugar

Fat

14g

Cheesy Couscous Fritters are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. These fritters are made with couscous, which is a healthy and nutritious grain, and are packed with protein and fiber. The fritters are seasoned with spring onions and feta cheese, which adds a tangy and savory flavor to this dish. This appetizer is a great dish to make when you have unexpected guests, or you can even serve it as a light snack or meal. It's easy to make and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and cook.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix together the couscous and hot vegetable stock.
2.	Cover the bowl and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the couscous has absorbed all the liquid and fluffed up.
3.	Add the beaten eggs, chopped spring onions, crumbled feta cheese, salt, and pepper to the couscous and mix well.
4.	Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape them into fritters using your hands.
5.	Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
6.	Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
7.	Serve the warm fritters with your favorite dipping sauce.

PROS

These fritters are a great way to use couscous and make a tasty appetizer or snack.

The combination of cheese and spring onions adds a delicious flavor and texture to this dish.

It is a healthy and nutritious snack option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

CONS

The fritters are fried, so they might be a little high in calories and fat content.

It might not be a suitable option for people who are avoiding gluten.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Couscous is a good source of carbohydrates and fiber, which helps in maintaining a healthy digestive system.
The feta cheese used in this dish is a good source of protein and calcium, which strengthens bones and teeth and helps in muscle growth.

	150 g couscous
	200 ml of hot vegetable stock
	2 eggs , beaten
	4 spring onions , chopped
	100 g feta cheese , crumbled
	2 tablespoons oil