Shawarma-Inspired Double Beef Meatballs

Name: Shawarma-Inspired Double Beef Meatballs with Roasted Veggie Couscous and Feta Cheese
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 500 g Ground Beef; ¾ cup Pearl Couscous; 1 tbsp Shawarma Spice Blend; 1 unit(s) Garlic, cloves; 1 unit(s) Zucchini; 1 unit(s) Sweet Bell Pepper; 7 g Parsley; 4 tbsp Mayonnaise; 1 unit(s) Lemon; ¼ cup Feta Cheese, crumbled; 2 tbsp Italian Breadcrumbs; ½ tsp Salt*; 1 tbsp Oil*; ¼ tsp Pepper*

with Roasted Veggie Couscous and Feta Cheese

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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:

Wheat

•Sulphites

•Egg

•Mustard

•Milk

•Barley

•Oats

•Rye

•Sesame

•Soy

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time35 minutes

Cooking Time8 minutes

DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

500 g

Ground Beef

¾ cup

Pearl Couscous

(Contains: Wheat)

1 tbsp

Shawarma Spice Blend

(Contains: Sulphites May contain traces of: Soy, Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame)

1 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

1 unit(s)

Zucchini

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

7 g

Parsley

4 tbsp

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Egg, Mustard May contain traces of: Wheat, Crustaceans, Fish, Mustard, Sesame, Soy, Milk, Sulphites, Egg)

1 unit(s)

Lemon

¼ cup

Feta Cheese, crumbled

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

Italian Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Barley, Milk, Oats, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Wheat May contain traces of: Egg)

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Pepper*

Nutrition Values

Calories1040 kcal

Fat59 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrate64 g

Sugar7 g

Dietary Fiber7 g

Protein63 g

Cholesterol175 mg

Sodium1220 mg

Trans Fat1.5 g

Potassium1300 mg

Calcium150 mg

Iron7 mg

Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

•Baking Sheet

•Measuring Spoons

•Large Bowl

•Aluminum Foil

•Medium Pot

•Measuring Cups

•Whisk

•Small Bowl

•Strainer

Cooking Steps

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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.

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. 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.**

Meanwhile, heat a medium pot over medium-high heat.
When hot, add 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.

Meanwhile, peel, then mince or grate garlic.
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.

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.

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.

If you've opted for double beef, cook it in the same way the recipe instructs you to cook the regular portion of beef.** Work in batches, if necessary.