Leek & Cheese Couscous Cake Recipe

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Leek & Cheese Couscous Cake
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Directions:

  1. Pour 450mls (scant 2 cups) of boiling water over the couscous in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Cover and allow to stand until all the water is absorbed, about 15mins.
  3. Heat 1Tbsp of the oil in a frypan and cook the leeks until they are tender.
  4. Remove leeks from pan with a slotted spoon and then stir them into the couscous.
  5. Add the grated cheese and salt & pepper to taste. Stir to mix.
  6. Heat remaining oil in frypan and add mixture, pressing down to flatten to form a cake.
  7. Cook over a gentle heat heat until underside is crisp & golden (about 15mins).
  8. Slide out onto a plate then invert back into pan to cook other side for about another 5-8 minutes.
  9. Slide out of pan and cut into wedges to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 613.04 Kcal (2567 kJ)
Calories from fat 248.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.65g 43%
Cholesterol 52.09mg 17%
Sodium 324.79mg 14%
Potassium 258.14mg 5%
Total Carbs 66.76g 22%
Sugars 2.28g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4.79g 19%
Protein 23.43g 47%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 402.7mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 335.78 Kcal (1406 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.15g 43%
Cholesterol 28.53mg 17%
Sodium 177.89mg 14%
Potassium 141.39mg 5%
Total Carbs 36.56g 22%
Sugars 1.25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.62g 19%
Protein 12.83g 47%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 9%
Iron 1.2mg 12%
Calcium 220.6mg 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.8
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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