Serves: 4
Ingredients:
For the meatballs:
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- ¼ tsp. chili flakes
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 lb. (500g) turkey thigh mince
- 2 handfuls mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 7 oz. (200g) 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
For the salad:
- 7 oz. (200g) couscous, plus 1 tbsp.
- 1 cup (250ml) vegetable stock cube
- 7 oz. (200g) frozen peas
- 8 radishes, finely sliced
Directions:
- Heat 1 tbsp. of oil in a frying pan over medium heat, and sauté onion for 5 minutes. Add in the chilies and garlic, then continue for another 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl, and leave to cool for 5 minutes.
- Next, add the turkey mince, half the mint, half the lemon zest and 1 tbsp. of dry couscous into the bowl. Season with salt and pepper, mix well and shape into 16 meatballs. Pop them in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, put the couscous in a bowl with the remaining lemon zest. Pour over the hot stock, cover and set aside for 15 minutes.
- Blanche the peas in a pot for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce by mixing the yogurt, minced garlic, the remaining mint and half the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper then set aside.
- Fluff up the couscous with a fork, and mix in the remaining lemon juice, peas, and sliced radishes. Season to taste.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp. of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the meatballs for 10 minutes, turning regularly until browned. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 more minutes on low heat, until thoroughly cooked.
- Serve with the couscous salad and yogurt.
Prep time: 20 minutes / Cook time: 30 minutes
Nutrition: 429 calories, 42g Protein, 52g Carbs, 8g Fat