Spiced Mini Burgers with Couscous Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 10-ounce box couscous |
1 pound ground beef |
kosher salt and pepper |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano |
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
6 scallions, trimmed and sliced |
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, quartered |
1 seedless cucumber, sliced into half-moons |
3 tablespoons tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 8-ounce container hummus (optional) |
Directions:
1. Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour 1 1/2 cups hot tap water over the top. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Form the beef into 12 small 1/2-inch-thick patties. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the cumin, and oregano. Heat 1 tablespoon of the 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 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the remaining oil in a large bowl. Divide among individual plates. Serve with the burgers and hummus, if desired. Upgrade: Turn this dinner into a Mediterranean feast by using ground lamb instead of ground beef and stirring 1/4 cup crumbled Feta into the salad.
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