Pork And Couscous Patties With Spinach Salad

• 3 1/2 ounces couscous
• 8 3/4 ounces ground pork
• 1 medium carrot coarsely grated
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves fresh, chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 10 1/2 ounces sweet potatoes peeled, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 2 ounces baby spinach
• 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
• 2 1/2 ounces ricotta cheese crumbled
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. Combine couscous with 1/2 cup boiling water. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 mins, or until liquid is absorbed. Using a fork, fluff and separate grains. Let cool then mix with ground pork, carrot, cilantro and garlic. Shape into 4 patties.
2. Heat 1/2 the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook patties for 3 mins per side, or until browned and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
3. Meanwhile, steam sweet potatoes for 5-6 mins, or until tender. Let cool slightly then mix with spinach, pine nuts, ricotta, lemon juice and remaining oil. Season.
4. Serve patties with salad.

couscous, ground pork, carrot, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, sweet potatoes, baby spinach, nuts, ricotta cheese, lemon juice

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Pork-and-Couscous-Patties-with-Spinach-Salad-1402039 (may not work)