There’s a surprise in this dinner that we are eager to share with you. Bite into the Middle Eastern spiced beef meatballs and you’ll find glowing currants rolled into the mix. We saw them and couldn’t resist, so dig in and enjoy with a roast veggie couscous salad.
The recent weather conditions across New Zealand have impacted our regular supply of fresh ingredients and as such, what you receive may be slightly different to what’s pictured. Don’t worry, your recipe will be just as delicious!
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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1 portion
cauliflower
1
carrot
1
courgette
1 packet
couscous
1 sachet
beef-style stock powder
1 packet
beef mince
1 packet
fine breadcrumbs
1 packet
Currants
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
1 packet
roasted almonds
1 sachet
Middle Eastern Seasoning
1 packet
Greek-Style Yoghurt
olive oil
¾ cup
boiling water
1
egg
1 drizzle
white wine vinegar
• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Boil the kettle. • Cut cauliflower into small florets. Cut carrot and courgette into bite-sized chunks. • Place veggies on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. • Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place couscous and beef-style stock powder in a medium heatproof bowl. • Add the boiling water (3/4 cup for 2 people / 1 1/2 cups for 4 people) and stir to combine. • Immediately cover with a plate and leave for 5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork and set aside. • When veggies are done, combine the couscous, roasted veggies, baby spinach leaves and a drizzle of white wine vinegar and olive oil in a large bowl. Season to taste.
• While the couscous is cooking, combine beef mince, Middle Eastern seasoning, fine breadcrumbs, currants and the egg in a medium bowl. • Using damp hands, roll heaped spoonfuls of beef mixture into small meatballs (4-5 per person). Transfer to a plate. • In a large frying pan, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, turning, until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded).
• Divide roast cauliflower couscous between bowls. Top with Middle Eastern beef and currant meatballs. • Dollop over Greek-style yoghurt and sprinkle with roasted almonds to serve. Enjoy!