FOOD

Moroccan lamb cakes with green olive couscous

An easy midweek meal that the whole family is sure to love.
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This tasty dollar-saving main meal features a delicious array of flavours and will be ready to make in under 25 minutes – what’s not to love?

Ingredients

Green Olive Couscous

Method

1.

Combine lamb, breadcrumbs, mint, seasoning, and egg in a large bowl. Mix well. Shape 2 tblsps of the mixture into small patties. Makes about 12.

2.

Heat a lightly oiled, large, non-stick frying pan over medium to high heat. Add patties. Cook, turning occasionally, for 8 to 1- minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a large plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.

3.

Meanwhile, to make couscous, place couscous and crumbled stock cubes in a large heatproof bowl. Add 1 and a 1/2 cups boiling water. Stir to combine. Stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Add remaining ingredients. Toss to combine.

4.

Divide patties and couscous among serving plates. Scatter over extra mint leaves. Serve with tzatziki and lemon wedges.

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