Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 cup

couscous

uncooked

14 ounce

white beans

drained and rinsed

1 unit

carrot

grated

2 unit

green onions

chopped

1 unit

egg

0.25 cup

breadcrumbs

2 tbsp

tahini

3 dash

Tabasco Sauce

2 tbsp

oil

0.5 cup

mayonnaise

1 tbsp

lemon juice

4 unit

lettuce leaves

4 unit

English muffins

split and toasted

Step 1
~2 min

Prepare couscous according to package instructions.

Step 2
~2 min

Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork.

Step 3
~2 min

Mash the white beans until smooth.

Step 4
~2 min

Add the mashed beans to the couscous.

Step 5
~2 min

Add grated carrot to the couscous and beans mixture.

Step 6
~2 min

Add chopped green onion to the couscous mixture.

Step 7
~2 min

Add one large egg to the couscous mixture.

Step 8
~2 min

Add breadcrumbs to the couscous mixture.

Step 9
~2 min

Add half of the tahini (1 tablespoon) and Tabasco Sauce to the couscous mixture.

Step 10
~2 min

Mix all ingredients well.

Step 11
~2 min

Form the mixture into 4 flattened patties.

Step 12
~2 min

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Step 13
~2 min

Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

Step 14
~2 min

For the sauce, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and remaining tahini.

Step 15
~2 min

Spread the tahini mayonnaise sauce on the split and toasted English muffins.

Step 16
~2 min

Top each muffin half with a lettuce leaf.

Step 17
~2 min

Place a cooked couscous patty on top of the lettuce.

Step 18
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a sprinkle of paprika to the patties for extra flavor.

Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Patties can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.

Serve with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted vegetables
Green salad
Hummus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Middle East/Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Couscous is a staple food in many Middle Eastern and North African countries.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight meal
Casual dining

Popularity Score

75/100

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