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Moroccan meatballs with orzo

8
Points® value
Total Time
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
If you love pasta but have never tried orzo before, what are you waiting for? Try it with these delicious meatballs or add a handful to homemade soups.

Ingredients

Turkey breast mince, raw

300 g

Moroccan seasoning

4½ teaspoon(s)

Lean pork mince 10% fat, raw

200 g

Calorie controlled cooking spray

4 spray(s)

Dried Apricots

40 g

Passata

500 g

Mint, Fresh

10 sprig(s)

Orzo, dry

180 g

Parsley, fresh

10 sprig(s), fresh

Lemon

1 zest(s) of 1, grated

Lemon Juice, Fresh

30 ml

Almonds

50 g, toasted, flaked

Instructions

  1. Combine the turkey and pork in a large bowl with 2½ tsp of the Moroccan seasoning and a little salt and pepper. Use your hands to roll the mixture into 16 small balls.
  2. Mist a large nonstick frying pan with cooking spray and set over a high heat. Fry the meatballs for 5 minutes, turning often, until browned all over – you may need to do this in batches. Transfer the meatballs to a plate.
  3. Mist the pan with more cooking spray and cook the apricots and remaining Moroccan seasoning for 1 minute. Add the passata and bring to a boil. Return the meatballs to the pan, reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the orzo to pack instructions. Drain, transfer to a bowl, season to taste, and stir through the fresh herbs and lemon zest.
  5. Stir the lemon juice into the meatball sauce. Serve with the orzo and the almonds scattered on top.

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