Moroccan mince bake
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Moroccan mince bake

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Serves: 4
Time to make: 40 mins
Hands-on time: 15 mins
Total cost: $24.40 / $6.10 per serve

(at time of publication)

Ingredients

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  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 red onion, quartered
  • 1 red or green capsicum, diced
  • 400g lean beef mince
  • 2 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning
  • 170g (1 cup) Israeli couscous
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 200g (3 cups sliced) mushrooms, sliced
  • 100g spinach
  • 400g can light evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoon freshly shaven parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs

    • Instructions

    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.

    Variations

    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.

     

    HFG tip

    • 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.

    Nutrition Info (per serve)

    • 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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    Author: Sarah Swain - Food writer, stylist and recipe creator
    Photographer: Devin Hart
    First published: May 2014

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