MINI TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH A FRESH COUSCOUS SALAD

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We have been eating a lot of turkey over the last few years instead of beef, and I developed this recipe to fill some of my mediterranean tastes one night.

Provided by Melanie B.

Categories     Poultry

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) box couscous
1 lb ground turkey breast
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
6 scallions, trimmed, washed, and sliced
4 roma tomatoes, chopped into bite sized pieces, unseeded
1 English cucumber, unpeeled, cut in half lengthwise, and sliced into 1/4 inch half moon shapes
3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup parsley, freshly chopped

Steps:

  • Cook couscous according to package instructions.
  • Combine couscous with scallions, tomatoes, cucumber, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, garbanzo beans and 1 TBS olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix ground turkey with cumin, cinnamon, oregano, and salt & pepper to season. Shape into small meatballs.
  • Heat a large skillet with 2 TBS olive oil to medium high heat. Add meatballs and cook until desired doneness. About 4-5 minutes on all sides.
  • Serve Meatballs with the Couscous salad. Garnish with a sprinkling of parsley, olives, or feta cheese if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.2, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 70.4, Sodium 254.5, Carbohydrate 77.6, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 41.8

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