Middle Eastern Turkey Meatballs With Couscous

Name: Middle Eastern Turkey Meatballs With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 cup chicken broth; 2/3 cup whole wheat couscous; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup Baby Spinach; 3/4 lb lean ground turkey; 1/4 cup egg substitute; 1 tablespoon steak sauce; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste

Servings: persons

cooking spray
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup whole wheat couscous
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup Baby Spinach
3/4 lb lean ground turkey
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon steak sauce
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons tomato paste

1
Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Saute 3/4 cup onion until tender.
2
Bring broth to a boil in small saucepan over high heat, stir in couscous and 1/4 tsp salt. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in onion and spinach. Set aside.
3
Meanwhile, combine turkey, egg substitute, remaining 1/4 cup onion, steak sauce, cinnamon, cumin, remaining salt and black pepper in medium bowl. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls (makes approximately 24).
4
Spray skillet with cooking spray. Over medium high heat, add meatballs and cook until no longer pink, roughly 7 minutes.
5
Add water and tomato paste to skillet, whisk until blended. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Add meatballs. Cook until meatballs are hot.
6
Serve meatballs and sauce over couscous mixture.

308

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1 cup chicken broth, 2/3 cup whole wheat couscous, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Turkey Meatballs With Couscous falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!