MIDDLE EASTERN TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH COUSCOUS

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This recipe was my introduction to couscous, and I've never looked back. The first time I made it, I did accidentially use israeli couscous (don't try it!). The cinnamon is very subtle, and the meatballs are very complex in flavor. This is very healthy, and tastes sooo good!

Provided by MechanicalJen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

cooking spray
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup whole wheat couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup Baby Spinach
3/4 lb lean ground turkey
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon steak sauce
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

  • Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Sauté 3/4 cup onion until tender.
  • Bring broth to a boil in small saucepan over high heat, stir in couscous and 1/4 tsp salt. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in onion and spinach. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine turkey, egg substitute, remaining 1/4 cup onion, steak sauce, cinnamon, cumin, remaining salt and black pepper in medium bowl. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls (makes approximately 24).
  • Spray skillet with cooking spray. Over medium high heat, add meatballs and cook until no longer pink, roughly 7 minutes.
  • Add water and tomato paste to skillet, whisk until blended. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Add meatballs. Cook until meatballs are hot.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce over couscous mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 67.3, Sodium 661.2, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 19

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