Name: Moroccan mince and couscous
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cup couscous; 500 gram beef mince; 1 brown onion, chopped; 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoon moroccan spice mix; 400 gram cauliflower, cut into florets, stem chopped; 2 zucchini, sliced; 4 silverbeet stalks, white part removed, leaves shredded; greek-style natural yogurt and lemon wedges, to serve

Ingredients

2 cup couscous

500 gram beef mince

1 brown onion, chopped

2 tablespoon tomato paste

2 tablespoon moroccan spice mix

400 gram cauliflower, cut into florets, stem chopped

2 zucchini, sliced

4 silverbeet stalks, white part removed, leaves shredded

greek-style natural yogurt and lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.Place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Stir in 2 cups boiling water. Cover with plastic food wrap. Set aside for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Using a fork, fluff and separate the grains.

2.Heat a deep frying pan over high heat. Add mince; cook, stirring to break up lumps, for 5 minutes or until browned. Add onion, tomato paste and spice mix; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until soft.

3.Stir in cauliflower, zucchini and 1 cup water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to moderate; cover. Simmer for 6 minutes or until sauce reduces and vegetables are tender. Stir in silverbeet until wilted. Divide couscous among serving bowls. Top with mince mixture. Serve with yogurt and lemon wedges.

Wrap leftover silverbeet in dampened paper towels; store in vegetable crisper for up to 3 days. Use in pasta dishes, soups and stews.
Note

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