Koftas with couscous
5
Points®
Total time: 25 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Koftas and couscous a match made in heaven. Enjoy this Middle Eastern hearty dish with the whole family.
Ingredients
Extra lean beef mince, raw
500 g
Fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tbs, chopped
Fresh lemon rind
1 tsp, finely grated
Brown onion
1 medium, finely chopped
Red capsicum
1 medium, finely chopped
Zucchini
1 medium, finely chopped
Carrot(s)
1 medium, finely chopped
Tomato passata
700 g
Dry couscous
1 cup(s), (200g) wholemeal
Fresh coriander
½ cup(s)
Oil spray
1 x 3 second spray(s)
Instructions
1
Combine mince, parsley and rind in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Using slightly wet hands, roll mixture into meatballs. Lightly spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and heat over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs,turning, for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
2
Add onion, capsicum, zucchini and carrot, and cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until softened. Add passata and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens. Return meatballs to pan. Remove from heat and season.
3
Meanwhile, place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour over boiling water. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Using a fork, separate the grains.
4
Spoon couscous among serving plates. Top with meatballs and sauce. Sprinkle with coriander leaves.
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