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Shawarma-Inspired Beef Meatballs
Shawarma-Inspired Beef Meatballs

with Roasted Veggie Couscous and Feta Cheese

Difficulty: 2/3
Mediterranean

This deconstructed wrap is inspired by the classic Middle Eastern dish! With savoury beef meatballs, roasted veggies, couscous and salty feta cheese, it's equally as tasty and colourful as the iconic handheld.

Allergens

Barley
Oats
Rye
Sulphites
Soy
Mustard
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Sesame

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Measuring Spoons
Strainer
Large Bowl
Small Bowl
Aluminum Foil
Medium Pot
Whisk
Measuring Cups

Tags

Dinners
Ingredients
Ground Beef

Ground Beef

250 g

Pearl Couscous

Pearl Couscous

0.75 cup

Shawarma Spice Blend

Shawarma Spice Blend

1 tbsp

Garlic, cloves

Garlic, cloves

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

Sweet Bell Pepper

160 g

Parsley

Parsley

7 g

Zucchini

Zucchini

200 g

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise

4 tbsp

Lemon

Lemon

1 unit(s)

Feta Cheese, crumbled

Feta Cheese, crumbled

0.25 cup

Oil

Oil

1.5 tbsp

Salt

Salt

0.5 tsp

Italian Breadcrumbs

Italian Breadcrumbs

2 tbsp

Pepper

Pepper

0.25 tsp

Preparation
1
Prep and roast veggies

Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Garlic Guide for Step 4: 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) mild, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) medium and 1 tsp (2 tsp) extra! Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Cut zucchini into 1/2-inch pieces. Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Add zucchini, peppers, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil and half the Shawarma Spice Blend to an unlined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Roast veggies in the top of the oven until tender-crisp, 12-14 min.

2
Form and roast meatballs

Meanwhile, line another baking sheet with foil.Add beef, breadcrumbs, remaining Shawarma Spice Blend and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt to a large bowl. (TIP: If you prefer a more tender meatball, add an egg to mixture!) Season with pepper, then combine.Roll mixture into 8 equal-sized meatballs (16 meatballs for 4 ppl).Transfer meatballs to the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the middle of the oven, until golden-brown and cooked through, 10-12 min.**

3
Start couscous

Meanwhile, heat a medium pot over medium-high heat.When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then couscous. Cook, stirring often, until couscous is slightly golden, 2-3 min.Add 2 cups (4 cups) water and 1 tsp (2 tsp) salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high.Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, still covered, until couscous is tender, 6-8 min.

4
Make toum

Meanwhile, juice half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl). Cut any remaining lemon into wedges. Roughly chop parsley. Add mayo, 2 tsp (4 tsp) lemon juice and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) garlic to a small bowl. (NOTE: Reference garlic guide.) Season with salt and pepper, then whisk until smooth. Set aside.

5
Finish couscous

Drain and return couscous to the same pot, off heat. Add roasted veggies and parsley to the pot with couscous. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.

6
Finish and serve

Divide roasted veggie couscous between bowls. Top with meatballs and sprinkle with feta.Dollop toum on top.Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.

Nutrition per serving

890

kcal

Calories

53

g

Fat

13

g

Saturated Fat

64

g

Carbohydrate

7

g

Sugar

8

g

Dietary Fiber

39

g

Protein

107

mg

Cholesterol

1180

mg

Sodium

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