Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Spiced Mini Burgers with Couscous Salad

YIELD 4 servings

10 oz couscous
1 lb ground beef
kosher salt and pepper
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tbs dried oregano
4 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
6 scallions, trimmed and sliced
4 Roma tomatoes, quartered

1 seedless cucumber, sliced into half moons
3 Tbs fresh lemon juice


Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour 1 1/2 cups hot tap water over the top. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. 


Form the beef into 12 small 1/2 inch-thick patties. Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, the cumin and oregano.


Heat 1 Tbs of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook to desired doneness, 4 minutes per side for medium. 


Combine the couscous, scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon juice, 1 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 3 Tbs oil in a large bowl. Toss. 


from Real Simple 2008

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