Moroccan turkey meatballs with citrus couscous
Serves 4
Easy
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Lighter than pasta and packed with protein - these meatballs make for a satisfying and superhealthy supper
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- 500g pack turkey mince
- 2 tsp each chilli powderground cumin and ground coriander
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 onioncoarsely grated
- zest 1 orangethen peeled and orange segments chopped
- 250g couscous
- 250ml hot chicken stock
- 2 tsp olive oil
- small bunch corianderroughly chopped
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal348
- fat6g
- saturates1g
- carbs41g
- sugars6g
- fibre1g
- protein36g
- salt0.45glow
Method
step 1
In a big bowl, mix the mince, spices, onion and orange zest together really well with your hands. Roll the mixture into about 20 walnut-sized meatballs.
step 2
Put the couscous in a bowl, pour over the hot chicken stock, cover with cling film and leave to stand for 10 mins.
step 3
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. add the meatballs and fry, turning often, for about 12 mins until browned all over and cooked through.
step 4
Fluff the couscous up with a fork, stir in the chopped orange, coriander and some seasoning. Pile onto plates and serve with the meatballs.