Moroccan Meatballs With Lemon & Mint Couscous

Moroccan spiced meatballs, cooked in a rich tomato sauce, served with a refreshing lemon and mint couscous, flat breads and natural yogurt.

Ingredients

• 1 x 500g Heck! Simply Chicken Mince
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red onion, diced
• Handful of fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 200g giant couscous
• 400ml chicken stock
• 1 lemon
• Flat breads, to serve
• Natural yogurt, to serve

 Method

1.  Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a large sauté pan, once hot add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft, then tip into a large bowl, add the mince and a handful of chopped, fresh mint leaves.
2. Use a fork to combine the mince and onion, then roll into 15 balls.
3. Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, then add the meatballs and cook until browned all over.
4. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, smoked paprika and season well. Stir through and simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
5. Meanwhile add the giant couscous to a separate pan, pour over the stock and simmer until all the liquid has absorbed. Remove from the heat, squeeze over the juice of half a lemon and add a handful of chopped mint leaves and stir through. 
6. Serve the meatballs with the couscous, warm flat breads, lemon and a swirl of natural yogurt.

Enjoy!