Mini meat loaves with pea and feta couscous
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- Prep Time15 min
- Total Time40 min
- Makes4 servings
Photo, Erik Putz.
Ingredients
500 g lean ground pork
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley, divided
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 egg, beaten
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 tbsp barbecue sauce
3/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup couscous
2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 400F. Stir pork, onion, garlic, 2 tbsp parsley, Dijon, thyme, egg, salt and pepper in a bowl. Roll into 8 balls and press into cups of a non-stick muffin pan. Brush tops with barbecue sauce.
BAKE until no longer pink in centre, 18 to 20 min.
POUR boiling water over couscous in a large bowl, and cover with plastic wrap or lid. Let stand for 5 min.Microwave peas in heatproof bowl until hot, 1 min. Add to couscous and stir in feta, remaining 1/4 cup parsley and lemon juice. Serve with meat loaves.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 436, Protein 34g, Carbohydrates 32g, Fat 19g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 678mg.
Excellent source of vitamin A.
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