Cous Cous Fritters with Feta
Crispy, golden, and delightfully savory, these Couscous Fritters with Feta make for a mouthwatering appetizer, snack, or light meal. Combining fluffy couscous, tangy crumbled feta, and aromatic seasonings like ground cumin, garlic, and fresh parsley, these fritters are bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, the fritters are pan-fried to perfection for an irresistible crunch. Serve them warm with a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt for a refreshing contrast, and watch them disappear from the plate! Perfect for those looking for unique vegetarian recipes or anyone who loves exploring versatile ingredients like couscous.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 large egg
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour over the boiling water. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork to separate the grains. Allow to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the crumbled feta, flour, green onion, parsley, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Add the cooled couscous to the bowl and stir thoroughly to form a cohesive mixture that holds together.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Using your hands or a spoon, form the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter, and place them gently in the skillet.
Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp. Work in batches if necessary, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.6 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 106 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 454 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 174 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
