RiceSelect Original Couscous Rice, 26.5-Ounce Jar

Traditional Moroccan Couscous is a small, natural pasta that's extremely light and fluffy when cooked, but absorbs large amounts of flavor. With origins from North Africa, this pasta resembles small balls that are made with 100% enriched durum semolina wheat. Couscous is prepared by steaming the pasta to create a light and fluffy consistency. This grain's versatile shape and short cook time of 5 minutes make couscous ideal as a stand-alone dish or paired with sauces, vegetables, and other protein-heavy recipes. With RiceSelect, you can cook with confidence, knowing our Couscous is the perfect addition to an unforgettable meal, like our Couscous & Swiss Chard Tabbouleh.

• Quality Durum Wheat Moroccan-Style Pasta
• Non-GMO Project Verified and Certified Kosher
• Packaged in a 100% recyclable BPA-Free jar
• Light and fluffy Couscous is a great substitute for rice or potatoes
• No preservatives or additives and low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium
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• 3/4 cup, uncooked RiceSelect Couscous
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 large garlic clove, peeled
• 1/4 cup packed fresh mint
• 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• Zest of one medium lemon (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

1. Combine water and salt in saucepan; bring to a boil. Add couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.
2. Coarsely chop the garlic in a food processor. Add the mint and pulse until finely chopped. Add the chickpeas and remaining salt and pulse until coarsely chopped.
3. Uncover the couscous and fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine couscous, chickpea mixture, eggs, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
4. Press the couscous mixture into a 1/4 measuring cup, smooth the top, and invert the measuring cup to release the cake onto a tray. Repeat with the remaining couscous mixture to make 8-9 cakes.
5. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the mixture to set.
6. Heat 1½ tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat until simmering. Add about 5 of the couscous cakes to the skillet; use a spatula to lightly flatten to about 3/4-inch thickness. Cook, flipping once until the patties are crisp and golden brown on both sides, about 3-5 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked patties to a paper and keep warm. Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and cook the remaining cakes the same way.

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