Couscous Patties With Yogurt Sauce And Spinach Salad

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Serve the patties with yogurt sauce and salad.

couscous, chicken, ricotta cheese, egg, basil, olive oil, yogurt sauce, greek yogurt, mustard, salad, baby spinach, avocado, red onion, olive oil, white wine vinegar

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