Honey-Glazed Meatballs with Turmeric Pearl Couscous

Name: Honey-Glazed Meatballs with Turmeric Pearl Couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 20 leftover meatballs; 250 g giant couscous; 200 g leftover tomato sauce; 125 g natural yogurt; 0.5 cucumber deseeded and grated; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1 handful small handful of mint leaves picked, most finely chopped, a few left whole

Transform leftover meatballs into a vibrant, flavorful meal with a sweet honey glaze and golden turmeric-infused couscous. Served with a refreshing lemon-cucumber yogurt, it's a perfect quick weeknight dinner that feels entirely new.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time15 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

leftover meatballs
20
giant couscous
250 g
leftover tomato sauce
200 g
natural yogurt
125 g
cucumber deseeded and grated
0.5
honey
2 tbsp
butter
2 tbsp
olive oil
1 tbsp
ground cumin
2 tsp
ground turmeric
2 tsp
lemon, zested and juiced
1
small handful of mint leaves picked, most finely chopped, a few left whole
1 handful

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the natural yogurt, lemon zest, and grated cucumber. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Heat the olive oil in a large lidded frying pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and ground cumin, tossing them gently to ensure they are evenly coated in the spice.

Pour a splash of water into the pan and cover with the lid. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the meatballs are piping hot throughout.

Remove the lid and stir in the honey and butter with a pinch of salt. Cook for another minute, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are beautifully glazed and the sauce has thickened.

Meanwhile, cook the giant couscous in boiling water according to the package instructions, adding the ground turmeric to the water for a bright golden color.