Moroccan Koftas with Green Olive Cous Cous

When you think Alfresco, think Turkey!

There is nothing more enjoyable during the warmer months than alfresco dining with family and friends, and turkey is the perfect addition to any outdoor meal! Whether it’s a poolside barbie, a lazy afternoon in the yard, or kicking back at the beach, an alfresco turkey feast is a delicious and easy option.

Besides the appeal of being outdoors, alfresco dining is also a favourite choice because it is inherently simple. Inghams easy turkey recipes allow the host or hostess to enjoy the people at the meal, rather than spending their time running in and out of the kitchen. After all, dining alfresco is meant to be relaxing, not stressful.

At your next barbecue, why not try one of these scrumptious Ingham turkey recipes?

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Turkey Koftas made with Moroccan flavoured mince

Turkey mince balls or kebabs served alongside homemade hommus and tabouli

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Available all year round, Inghams turkey cuts including chops and mince can be found in the fresh meat cabinet in your local major supermarket.

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Moroccan Koftas with Green Olive Cous Cous

Serves 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes
You will need 8 disposable bamboo chopsticks

Ingredients

500g Inghams turkey mince

1 small red onion, finely chopped

3 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning

1 bunch coriander, with roots

1 cup cous cous

½ cup pitted green olives, roughly chopped

1 small red capsicum, deseeded, finely diced

2 lemons, cheeks removed

Method:
1.Combine turkey mince, onion, Moroccan seasoning, 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander root and 1/3 cup coriander leaves, finely chopped, in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Form mixture into 8 sausage shapes. Insert a bamboo chopstick through the centre of each kofta.
3. Heat a barbecue hotplate on medium. When hot add oil. Cook koftas for 4 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through.
4. Transfer to a plate and cover to keepwarm. Add lemon cheeks to hotplate and cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden and caramelised.
5. Meanwhile, place cous cous into a heatproof bowl. Pour 1 ¼ cups of boiling water over cous cous. Cover and stand for 5 minutes. Fluff cous cous with a fork.
6. Add olive, ½ bunch roughly chopped coriander leaves and coriander to cous cous. Stir until well combined. Serve koftas with cous cous.