Moroccan Turkey Meatballs with Citrus Couscous

Thumb_1396634_medium

(from Amanda_Rose’s recipe box)

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 2 people

Categories: African, Turkey

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • 250g pack turkey mince
  • 1 tsp each chilli powder , ground cumin and ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 onion , coarsely grated
  • zest 1/2 orange , then peeled and orange segments chopped
  • 125g couscous
  • 125ml hot chicken stock
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • small bunch coriander , roughly chopped

Directions

  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.

  2. Put the couscous in a bowl, pour over the hot chicken stock, cover with cling film and leave to stand for 10 mins.

  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.

  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.

Email to a friend | Print this recipe | Back