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Meatballs, Couscous, and Veggies
| Total time:
| Prep:
| Cook:
| Servings:
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| 35 min |
10 min |
25 min |
4 |
Dietary Restrictions
Egg-freePeanut-freeTree-nut-freeFish-freeShellfish-freeSoy-FreePork-FreeSesame-Free
Ingredients
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1 1/2
Cup
water
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1/2
Teaspoon
salt
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1
Teaspoon
butter
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1
Cup
israeli couscous
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1/4
Cup
spinach
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1/4
Cup
feta cheese
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1
Pound
93% lean ground beef
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1/4
onion
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1/4
Teaspoon
salt
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1/8
Teaspoon
pepper
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1
Teaspoon
garlic powder
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1/4
Cup
parsley
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1/4
Cup
feta cheese
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2
cucumber
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2
tomato
Directions
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Start by making the couscous: add the water, salt, and butter to a pot. Bring to a boil, then stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and lower the heat. Cook on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Once done cooking the couscous, remove from heat and add the spinach and feta cheese. Stir until incorporated and the feta cheese has melted.
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Prepare the meatballs: Add the beef, onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, and feta cheese to a bowl and mix until combined. Take a heaping tablespoon of the mix and shape it into a ball. Repeat until the mixture is finished.
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Nutrition Facts per Serving
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Calories
| 462 kcal |
| Fat
| 17 g |
| Carbohydrates
| 44 g |
| Protein
| 33 g |
| Fiber
| 4 g |
| Sugar
| 5 g |
| Sodium
| 701 mg |
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