Couscous Patties With Yogurt Sauce And Spinach Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup couscous
3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock, boiling
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
1 None egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped basil
1 tbsp light olive oil
None None FOR THE YOGURT SAUCE
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
None None FOR THE SPINACH SALAD
2 oz baby spinach leaves
1 None ripe avocado, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp light olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar

Preparation

Place the couscous and stock in a medium heatproof bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 5 mins or until the liquid is absorbed. Using a fork, separate the grains.
Add the ricotta, egg and basil to the couscous; mix well. Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls, then flatten to 1 1/2-inch patties.
Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the patties, in batches, for 1-2 mins each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Reheat the pan between the batches when necessary.
Combine the yogurt and mustard in a bowl. For the spinach salad, combine the spinach, avocado and onion in a medium bowl. Whisk the oil and vinegar and drizzle over the salad. Gently toss to combine.
Serve the patties with yogurt sauce and salad.