Spiced Mini Burgers With Couscous Salad

By allie5jones

Ingredients

• 1- 10 oz. box couscous
• 1 lb. ground beef
• kosher salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tbsp. dried oregano
• 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 scallions, trimmed and sliced
• 4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, quartered
• 1 seedless cucumber, sliced into half-moons
• 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1- 8 oz. container hummus (optional)

Preparation

Step 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.