Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
16 unit

meatballs

None

1 unit

red pepper

chopped

2 unit

zucchini

thickly sliced

1.5 cup

couscous

None

1.5 cup

chicken stock

boiling

0.25 cup

orange juice

None

2 tbsp

flat-leaf parsley

chopped

1 cup

baby spinach leaves

chopped

3 oz

feta cheese

crumbled

0.25 cup

barbecue sauce

for serving

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Thread meatballs, red pepper, and zucchini onto 8 skewers.

Step 3
~2 min

Spray skewers with non-stick cooking spray and season.

Step 4
~2 min

Grill skewers for 5-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

Step 5
~2 min

Place couscous in a medium heatproof bowl.

Step 6
~2 min

Stir in boiling chicken stock.

Step 7
~2 min

Cover with plastic wrap.

Step 8
~2 min

Let stand for 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

Step 9
~2 min

Using a fork, fluff and separate grains.

Step 10
~2 min

Add orange juice, parsley, spinach, and feta cheese to the couscous.

Step 11
~2 min

Toss to combine.

Step 12
~2 min

Serve beef skewers with couscous mixture and barbecue sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the meatballs for added flavor.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the couscous for extra tang.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Couscous can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Offer a variety of dipping sauces.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled vegetables
Hummus and pita bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Commonly enjoyed during outdoor gatherings and barbecues.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Picnics

Occasion Tags

Summer
Barbecue
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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