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Writer's pictureJulia Falamas

High ProteinTurkey Meatball with Couscous Salad Dinner


Here's a healthy, high-protein dinner option for the week!

high protein turkey meatball dinner

Ingredients

2 tbsp. coconut oil

1 onion, finely chopped

¼ tsp. chili flakes

3 garlic cloves, minced, keep separate

1 lb. (450g) turkey thigh mince d

2 handfuls mint leaves, finely chopped

zest & juice of 1 lemon

7 oz. (200g) 0% fat Greek yogurt

7 oz. (200g) couscous

8.4 fl.oz. (250ml) vegetable stock

7 oz. (200g) frozen peas

8 radishes, finely sliced



Directions

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 5 minutes. Add chili flakes and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook for 1 minute. Cool in a bowl for 5 minutes. Mix turkey mince, half the mint, half the lemon zest, salt, and pepper with the onion. Shape into 16 meatballs and freeze for 15 minutes. Pour hot stock over couscous with remaining lemon zest. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Blanch peas in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside. Combine yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, remaining mint, and half the lemon juice for the sauce. Season. Fluff couscous and stir in peas, radishes, and remaining lemon juice. Season. Heat the remaining oil in the pan over medium heat. Fry the meatballs, turning until browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Serve meatballs with couscous salad and yogurt sauce.



Nutrition

Calories:488kcal

Protein:41g

Carbs:54g

Fats:12g


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