Couscous Burgers Recipe

Put the couscous in a bowl; pour over it the warm water and set aside (after 15 minutes, it should have absorbed all the water.)Zest the lemon; set the zest aside, and wrap the lemon and put it in the fridge for other uses.

Peel the onion and chop it finely; set aside.

Peel and chop the garlic; set aside.

Seed the chile, chop it finely, and set it aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add the onion, garlic and chile and cook for 5 minutes. Add the ground coriander, the cumin seeds, cook for an additional 1 minute, then remove from heat.

Drain the beans of their liquid from the can, and mash them roughly in a large bowl. Add the couscous, the sautéed onion mixture, and all the remaining ingredients -- the lemon zest, the fresh coriander and the egg. Season with salt and pepper, and form mixture into 4 patties. If they feel moist, don't be tempted to add anything to compensate: they should be moist. Refrigerate for a few hours, or overnight. You can even freeze them at this point.

To cook, heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat, and fry each side until it is crisp and golden. This will be about 5 minutes per side. Turn only once.