Name: Meatball pita breads
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon oil, extra for frying; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 500 gram lamb or veal mince; 100 gram mixed salad leaves, couscous salad (see note), to serve 1 packet small pita breads, warmed hummus

Meatball pita breads

Serves 4

Prep

25M

Cook

15M

Total

40M

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Ingredients

1 onion, finely sliced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tablespoon oil, extra for frying

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

500 gram lamb or veal mince

100 gram mixed salad leaves, couscous salad (see note), to serve 1 packet small pita breads, warmed hummus

Method

1.Saute onion and garlic in oil 2-3 minutes. Add cumin and coriander. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

2.In a bowl, combine mince and onion mixture. Shape into 12 even-sized balls.

3.Heat oil in large frying pan on medium. Cook meatballs 8-10 minutes, turning. until cooked through. Drain on paper towel.

4.To make the couscous salad: Combine 1 cup couscous with 1 cup boiling water to soak, then fluff up with fork. Add chopped mint, parsley, tomato, red onion and garlic

5.Serve pita breads topped with hummus, leaves, couscous salad and meatballs

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