Categories: Casseroles- One Dish Meals- Stir Fry- Pot Pies

Ingredients

• 4 to 6 dried apricots, preferably the orange-colored kind
• 1 lb. (93 to 95 % lean) ground beef
• 1/2 tsp. curry powder
• Kosher salt
• 1 cup dried plain couscous
• 1 large lemon
• 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• Ground black pepper
• 1 large tomato
• 1/2 medium cucumber
• 1 small red onion
• 4 oz. low-fat crumbled feta cheese, optional

Directions

1. Position an oven rack 4 to 6 inches from the broiler. Have a slotted broiler pan at hand.

2. finely chop the dried apricots to yield 1/3 cup and place them in a mixing bowl along with the ground beef and curry powder. Season lightly with salt.

3. Use your clean hands to thoroughly incorporate the ingredients. Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions, then shape each one into a meatball, arranging the at least 1 inch apart on the broiler pan as you work. Broil 6 to 8 minutes total, turning them for even browning halfway through.

4. Meanwhile, prepare the couscous according to the package directions. Cut the lemon in half; squeeze 3 Tbsp. of juice into liquid measuring cup. Whisk in the oil to form an emulsified dressing, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Cut the tomato. cucumber and red onion into thin slices.

6. Transfer the cooked couscous to a serving bowl, fluffing it with a fork as you work. Drizzle the dressing over it and toss to incorporate.

7. Divide the couscous among individual plates, mounding it slightly at the center. Arrange 4 meatballs on top of each portion. Sprinkle with the feta cheese, if using. Divide the vegetable slices among each plate. Drizzle each portion with little oil, if desired. Serve warm.

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