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Cajun Meatballs<br />

with Herb & Tomato Couscous<br />

Serves 4<br />

Ready in 45 minutes<br />

Mince always makes a<br />

great speedy supper –<br />

here lean pork mince<br />

is spiced up with Cajun<br />

seasoning and rolled<br />

into meatballs.<br />

FOR THE MEATBALLS<br />

• 450g lean minced pork<br />

• ½ red onion, peeled and<br />

finely chopped<br />

• 1 garlic clove, peeled and<br />

crushed<br />

• 25g fresh white breadcrumbs<br />

• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (see<br />

TIP)<br />

• Salt and freshly ground black<br />

pepper<br />

• 1 tbsp freshly chopped<br />

coriander<br />

• 1 tbsp sunflower oil<br />

FOR THE COUSCOUS<br />

• 225g couscous<br />

• ½ red onion, finely chopped<br />

• 8 sun-blush tomatoes,<br />

drained and chopped<br />

• 3 tbsp freshly chopped<br />

coriander<br />

• 2 tbsp olive oil<br />

TIP<br />

To make the meatballs, place the<br />

pork, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs,<br />

Cajun seasoning and coriander in a<br />

food processor. Season well with<br />

salt and freshly ground black pepper<br />

and process for a few seconds until<br />

thoroughly mixed. Alternatively, mix<br />

well with clean hands.<br />

Shape the mixture into 24 meatballs.<br />

Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying<br />

pan and fry the meatballs for 10-15<br />

minutes until browned and cooked<br />

through. Shake the pan frequently to<br />

turn the meatballs.<br />

Meanwhile, place the couscous in<br />

a large bowl and pour over enough<br />

boiling water to just cover the grains.<br />

Leave to soak for about 10 minutes<br />

until all the liquid has been absorbed.<br />

Separate the grains by stirring with<br />

a fork. Add the onion, tomatoes,<br />

coriander and olive oil and season to<br />

taste with salt and freshly ground black<br />

pepper.<br />

Divide the hot couscous between four<br />

serving bowls. Thread the cooked<br />

meatballs onto metal skewers and serve<br />

on top of the couscous.<br />

Cajun seasoning is a spicy blend of<br />

spices, chilli powder and herbs such as<br />

thyme and oregano. You’ll find it on the<br />

spice racks in the supermarket.<br />

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