Packed full of protein this delivers the ultimate recovery meal, and is also great for left overs.
Baked Lamb Meatballs with Tomatoes, Olives and Couscous
Packed full of protein this delivers the ultimate recovery meal, and is also great for left overs.
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb mince
- 1 brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlc, chopped
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 large zucchini/cougette, grated
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 2 cups tomato passata
- 1 cup green olives
- 200 g couscous
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ bunch basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 355℉
- In a large mixing bowl add mince onion, garlic, oregano, zucchini and carrot and mix to combine. Shape into 12 logs.
- Spread passata in a large baking dish. Place the logs over sauce and top with olives. Bake for 25 minutes. Turn oven to grill and grill for 5 minutes, until meatballs are lightly golden.
- Meanwhile. place couscous into a glass bowl and add 1 cup boiling water. Cover and leave to stand for 5 minutes. Remove cover and stir with a fork for 2 ninutes to separate the grains.
- Serve meatballs with the fluffy couscous and basil leaves.
Notes
HFG Tip
Serve with bread to soak up all the sauce.
Moursellas, Vikki, Niki; (Oct 2025) 5pm Panic! in: Healthy Food Guide
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