Receta Middle Eastern Meatballs With An Almond And Coriander Cousc
Raciónes: 2
Ingredientes
- 1 sm Onion
- 1 x Garlic clove
- 250 gm Lean beef mince
- 25 gm Currants
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 Tbsp. Flat leaf parsley, finely minced Salt and pepper
- 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
- 1 sm Onion, finely minced
- 1 x Garlic clove, crushed
- 1 x 200 g can minced tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp. Runny honey
- 1/4 tsp Chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Salt and pepper
- 400 ml Boiling water
- 250 gm Couscous
- 25 gm Butter
- 50 gm Flaked almonds
- 1 sm Bunc coriander Salt and pepper
Direcciones
- 1 Start by pouring the boiling water over the couscous and stir in 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp oil. Leave to stand for about five min.
- 2 For the Meatballs: Finely chop the onion and crush the garlic. Transfer to a large bowl.
- 3 Add in the beef mince, currants, cumin seeds, minced parsley and salt and pepper. Using your hands, combine all the ingredients.
- 4 Pull off small pcs of the mix and roll in your hands to make balls approximately 4cm/1 1/2" in size. Make five balls and set aside.
- 5 Heat a small saute/fry pan for the sauce and add in the vegetable oil. Add in the minced onion and crushed garlic and fry for 1-2 min.
- 6 Heat a frying pan with 2 tbsp oil and add in the meatballs. Cook for a minute on each side till golden brown. Place a lid on the pan and cook for 7-8 min.
- 7 Add in the minced tomatoes, runny honey, chilli flakes and cinnamon to the onions, and simmer the sauce gently for 4-5 min. Season to taste.
- 8 Heat a small frying pan and add in the flaked almonds. Fry for 1-2 min till lightly golden brown. Finely chop the coriander, reserving a sprig to garnish. Roughly chop the almonds.
- 9 Take the couscous out of the microwave and carefully remove the clingfilm. Fluff with a fork and add in the minced almonds, coriander, salt and pepper. Place a mound of couscous onto the serving plate. Top with the meatballs, cover with the sauce and garnish with the coriander sprig.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 675g | |
Recipe makes 2 servings | |
Calories 1152 | |
Calories from Fat 490 | 43% |
Total Fat 55.45g | 69% |
Saturated Fat 15.88g | 64% |
Trans Fat 1.7g | |
Cholesterol 112mg | 37% |
Sodium 328mg | 14% |
Potassium 1084mg | 31% |
Total Carbs 119.51g | 32% |
Dietary Fiber 10.6g | 35% |
Sugars 13.93g | 9% |
Protein 43.8g | 70% |