Moroccan mince bake

Author: Sarah Swain - Food writer, stylist and recipe creator

Photographer: Devin Hart

First published: May 2014

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Serves: 4

Time to make: 40 mins

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

1 Preheat oven to 180.C. Lightly grease a large ovenproof dish. Add carrots, onion and capsicum and cook for 15 minutes.

2 Meanwhile brown mince. Add seasoning. Prepare couscous following packet directions using just 1 tablespoon oil.

3 Add couscous and mince to dish with remaining vegetables and milk. Toss lightly.

4 Sprinkle with parmesan and bake for 20 minutes.

Make it vegetarian: Use Quorn mince instead of lean beef

Make it gluten free: Use quinoa or rice instead of couscous, and check seasoning is gluten free.

This recipe is best made in a large, shallow ovenproof dish to ensure even cooking.
It can be prepared in advance, chilled and cooked later. Allow the dish to reach room temperature before baking.

Calories 452cal

Kilojoules 1890kJ

Protein 41g

Total fat 13g

–Saturated fat 5g

Carbohydrates 45g

–Sugars 17g

Dietary fibre 6g

Sodium 280mg

Calcium 400mg

Iron 5mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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