Easy lamb meatballs with tomatoes, olives and chilli
4
Points®
Total time: 15 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Lean lamb mince
500 g
Zucchini
1 medium, grated
Fresh coriander
¼ cup(s), chopped
Fresh lemon rind
2 tsp, grated
Olive oil
2 tsp
No added salt tomato paste
1 tbs
Canned diced tomatoes
400 g, cherry variety
Black olives, drained
¼ cup(s), (40g), pitted, sliced
Dried chilli flakes
¼ tsp
Dry wholemeal couscous
¾ cup(s), (150g)
Instructions
1
Combine mince, zucchini, 2 tablespoons coriander and rind in a large bowl. Shape rounded tablespoons of mixture into 20 balls.
2
Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, turning, for 5 minutes or until golden. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes, olives, chilli flakes and ¼ cup (60ml) water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 3 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Meanwhile, place couscous in a medium heatproof bowl. Add ¾ cup (185ml) boiling water. Stir, cover and set aside for 3 minutes or until liquid has absorbed. Scrape with a fork to separate grains.
4
Top couscous with meatball mixture. Sprinkle with remaining coriander and extra zest to serve.
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