Couscous balls are very tasty and healthy because 100 grams of couscous provide 11 grams of vegetable protein and valuable carbohydrates. Couscous is low in fat and contains folic acid and B vitamins. These balls are also easy to prepare and are an excellent alternative to classic meatballs. We'll tell you howquickly prepare something tastycan.
Great recipe for couscous balls with zucchini
The baked couscous balls with zucchini are also very suitable for children and fit perfectlywith various saladsand sauces.
Ingredients:
250 ml regular or whole wheat couscous
250 g grated zucchini
75g raisins
250 g grated Karotten
1 teaspoon Ras el Hanout couscous seasoning
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 Owner
250 g ricotta (alternatively choose cream cheese or cottage cheese)
If desired, you can serve these balls with homemade ricotta tzatziki sauce.
* For 250 g of sauce you need:
125 g ricotta (cream cheese or cottage cheese also possible)
125 g grated cucumber
2 tbsp milk
1 finely chopped garlic clove
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Prepare balls and serve with ricotta tzatziki sauce
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees. Then bring 300 ml of water to the boil in a saucepan. Remove the pot from the heat and add the couscous, zucchini, carrots, raisins, spices, salt and pepper. Simply mix all the ingredients together, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the ricotta. Then add the contents of the pot and mix everything well.
Form 32 balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Bake on the top shelf of the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the vegetable balls turn lightly golden brown. As mentioned, you can then serve them with homemade ricotta tzatziki sauce. To make the sauce quickly, mix the ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Baked couscous balls with breadcrumbs
These baked couscous balls are brown and crispy on the outside, and very easy to make. The cheeses, spices and ingredients can vary depending on your taste:
Ingredients:
480ml water
300 g ungekochtes Couscous
3 large eggs
130g breadcrumbs
Spices to taste
350g grated cheese: Use any type you like.
Delicious balls – preparation
In a small saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil and stir in couscous. Immediately remove the pot from the heat, cover and let stand for five minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork. Set aside to cool and preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Once the couscous has cooled, mix in the eggs, 2 ounces of breadcrumbs, spices, and cheese. Line a baking tray with baking paper and form the mixture into balls. Then roll them in the remaining breadcrumbs.
The balls will have a crispy coating when baked. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the balls are lightly browned on the outside. And what you can prepare for dessert,find out here.
Meatballs as an alternative
Couscous meatballs can be a great use for leftover couscous and a fantastic side dish. This easy recipe only takes 20 minutes to prepare.
There are always two types of people when it comes to leftovers - those who like to cook just enough to feed a meal, and those who like to cook enough to feed an army. Also, if you overcooked couscous and have leftovers, you can make pan-fried meatballs. They taste fantastic as a side dish or as a main course. For breakfast or a light dinner, you can serve them with a fried or poached egg on top. As a side dish, these meatballs go fantastically with almost any protein, for exampleChicken and fried vegetables.
Ingredients:
400g cooked couscous
3 large eggs
2 green, finely chopped onions
2 finely chopped garlic cloves
½ red, small diced pepper
2 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley
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1 teaspoon Ras el Hanout couscous seasoning
½ tsp salt
2 tablespoons olive oil and more for frying if necessary
Notes:
- Moroccan couscous is the smallest of the three varieties and therefore cooks the fastest. You can also make this recipe with Israeli or Lebanese couscous if you prefer.
- You can also swap the peppers for any other vegetable that sautés well. Carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, celery, and even chili peppers would work well.
Quickly prepare couscous meatballs
Mix all the ingredients except the oil in a bowl. Mix well to incorporate thoroughly. Add the olive oil to a nonstick skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Form the mixture into meatballs and fry for 2-3 minutes. Carefully turn them over. Remove the meatballs from the pan and drain them on paper towels. Season them with salt. You can serve the delicious meal with fresh lemon slices.
Good tip: You can cook couscous in advance and let it cool first. 130 grams of uncooked couscous is poured with 240 ml of boiling water and 1 tablespoon of butter. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 15 minutes. Stir and allow to cool before using for this recipe.
