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Shawarma-Inspired Turkey Meatballs

Shawarma-Inspired Turkey Meatballs

with Roasted Veggie Couscous and Feta Cheese
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Calories
770 kcal
Protein
38g protein
Preparation Time
35 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Oats
  • Rye
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Barley
  • Egg
  • Soy
  • Tree nuts
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Triticale
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Fish
  • Egg
  • Crustaceans
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

250 g

Ground Turkey

¾ cup

Pearl Couscous

(Contains: Wheat)

1 tbsp

Shawarma Spice Blend

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

1 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

1 unit(s)

Zucchini

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

7 g

Parsley

¼ cup

Feta Cheese, crumbled

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

Italian Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat, Milk, Oats, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Barley May contain traces of: Soy, Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard, Triticale, Wheat, Sulphites, Peanuts, Sesame, Fish, Egg, Crustaceans)

86 mL

Creamy Dressing

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Salt*

1 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Pepper*

Calories770 kcal
Fat42 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Carbohydrate63 g
Sugar7 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein38 g
Cholesterol135 mg
Sodium1190 mg
Trans Fat0.2 g
Potassium1000 mg
Calcium200 mg
Iron5 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.
Baking Sheet
Measuring Spoons
Large Bowl
Aluminum Foil
Medium Pot
Measuring Cups
Whisk
Small Bowl
Strainer

Cooking Steps

Prep and roast veggies
1
  • 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.
Form and roast meatballs
2
  • Meanwhile, line another baking sheet with foil.
  • Add turkey, 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.**
Start couscous
3
  • 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.
Make toum
4
  • Meanwhile, peel, then mince or grate garlic.
  • Roughly chop parsley.
  • Add creamy dressing 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.
Finish couscous
5
  • 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.
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide roasted veggie couscous between bowls. Top with meatballs and sprinkle with feta.
  • Drizzle creamy dressing over top.
Modularity Step (under step 2)
7

If you've opted to get turkey, prep and cook it in the same way the recipe instructs you to prep and cook the beef.**

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