MOROCCAN TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH CITRUS COUSCOUS

Moroccan turkey meatballs with citrus couscous image

Lighter than pasta and packed with protein - these meatballs make for a satisfying and superhealthy supper

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

500g pack turkey mince
2 tsp each chilli powder , ground cumin and ground coriander
1 tsp cinnamon
1 onion , coarsely grated
zest 1 orange , then peeled and orange segments chopped
250g couscous
250ml hot chicken stock
2 tsp olive oil
small bunch coriander , roughly chopped

Steps:

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.
Put the couscous in a bowl, pour over the hot chicken stock, cover with cling film and leave to stand for 10 mins.
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.
Fluff the couscous up with a fork, stir in the chopped orange, coriander and some seasoning. Pile onto plates and serve with the meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 0.45 milligram of sodium