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Shawarma Turkey & Feta Meatballs
with Couscous, Arugula & Garlic Tahini Sauce
with Ground Turkey
Active:
35m
Total:
35m
Brimming with bold Middle Eastern flavors, this mezze-style meal highlights Shawarma-spiced turkey meatballs, first stuffed with tangy feta, then served alongside a couscous salad, crisp marinated vegetables, and a creamy garlic-tahini sauce.
Details
Brimming with bold Middle Eastern flavors, this mezze-style meal highlights Shawarma-spiced turkey meatballs, first stuffed with tangy feta, then served alongside a couscous salad, crisp marinated vegetables, and a creamy garlic-tahini sauce.
Nutrition per serving
47g Protein
45g Of Protein
Ingredients
10 oz
Ground Turkey
1 each
Pasture-Raised Eggs
½ cup
Pearl Couscous
2 oz
Arugula
1 each
Persian Cucumbers
4 oz
Grape Tomatoes
1 each
Lemon
2 oz
Feta Cheese
1 oz
Pitted Niçoise Olives
3 tbsp
Garlic-Tahini Sauce
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
2 tsp
Honey
½ tbsp
Shawarma Spice Blend (Ground Coriander, Cumin Seeds, Garlic Powder, Smoked Sweet Paprika & Ground Turmeric)
Note: Measurements are for 2 serving recipes.

Instructions

step 1
Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce
Fill a medium pot (or large for 4 servings) 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the cucumber(s) lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Halve the tomatoes. Quarter and deseed the lemon(s). In a bowl, combine the sliced cucumber(s), halved tomatoes, and the juice of 2 lemon wedges (or 4 wedges for 4 servings); season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally. In a separate bowl, whisk together the garlic-tahini sauce and honey.

step 2
Cook the couscous
Add the couscous to the pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and pepper; stir to coat.

step 3
Form & cook the meatballs
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg(s), feta (crumbling before adding), and spice blend. Gently mix to combine. Using your hands, form the mixture into 10 equal-sized meatballs (or 20 meatballs for 4 servings). In a large nonstick pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the meatballs in an even layer. Loosely cover the pan with foil. Cook, without stirring, 6 to 7 minutes, or until browned. Carefully remove the foil. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned on all sides and cooked through. Turn off the heat.
The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 165°F for turkey.

step 4
Finish the couscous & serve your dish
To the pot of cooked couscous, add the arugula and the juice of the remaining lemon wedges. Stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished couscous topped with the cooked meatballs, marinated vegetables, and olives. Drizzle with the sauce. Enjoy!
Instructions

step 1
Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce
Fill a medium pot (or large for 4 servings) 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the cucumber(s) lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Halve the tomatoes. Quarter and deseed the lemon(s). In a bowl, combine the sliced cucumber(s), halved tomatoes, and the juice of 2 lemon wedges (or 4 wedges for 4 servings); season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally. In a separate bowl, whisk together the garlic-tahini sauce and honey.

step 2
Cook the couscous
Add the couscous to the pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Add a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and pepper; stir to coat.

step 3
Form & cook the meatballs
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg(s), feta (crumbling before adding), and spice blend. Gently mix to combine. Using your hands, form the mixture into 10 equal-sized meatballs (or 20 meatballs for 4 servings). In a large nonstick pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the meatballs in an even layer. Loosely cover the pan with foil. Cook, without stirring, 6 to 7 minutes, or until browned. Carefully remove the foil. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned on all sides and cooked through. Turn off the heat.
The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 165°F for turkey.

step 4
Finish the couscous & serve your dish
To the pot of cooked couscous, add the arugula and the juice of the remaining lemon wedges. Stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished couscous topped with the cooked meatballs, marinated vegetables, and olives. Drizzle with the sauce. Enjoy!
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