Turkey Meatballs with Couscous

Name: Turkey Meatballs with Couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 SERVINGS
Cuisine: Česká kuchyně
Ingredients: 400 g ground turkey; 2 teaspoons Provençal spices; 20 g fresh chives (finely chopped); ½ large red bell pepper (finely chopped); 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt; Pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 400 g canned chopped tomatoes; 1 handful fresh basil (finely chopped); Salt; Pepper; 100 g dry couscous; Juice of ½ medium lemon; 180 ml water (boiling); Salt

4 SERVINGS

Under an hour

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INGREDIENTS FOR MEATBALLS

400 g ground turkey
2 teaspoons Provençal spices
20 g fresh chives (finely chopped)
½ large red bell pepper (finely chopped)
1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt
Pepper

INGREDIENTS FOR SAUCE

1 tablespoon tomato paste
400 g canned chopped tomatoes
1 handful fresh basil (finely chopped)
Salt
Pepper

INGREDIENTS FOR COUSCOUS

100 g dry couscous
Juice of ½ medium lemon
180 ml water (boiling)
Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1
In a medium bowl, mix the ground turkey with spices and chopped vegetables, then season with salt and pepper. Form 16 meatballs from the mixture.
2
In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat and brown the meatballs until golden (approx. 4 minutes). Then remove them, add tomato paste to the pan and sauté for approx. 1 minute over medium to high heat, stirring constantly. Pour in the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, mix, and simmer for 1–2 minutes. Then add the meatballs, reduce the heat to low, and cook for another approx. 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, place couscous in a small bowl, pour boiling water over it, and cover with a plate. Once the meatballs are done, uncover the couscous, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, and stir.
4
Serve the meatballs with couscous and basil.

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