Protein Swap | Middle Eastern Pork & Veggie Mezze
with Raisin Bulgur, Mint & Hummus
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
730 /serving
Mezze means a good time at the table, picking and choosing from different bites in one meal. With touches like fresh mint in the ground pork and squash, sumac-sesame spices in the hummus and sweet raisins dotting the bulgur, it’s okay to play favourites!
We will send you:
- 250g Canadian-raised lean ground pork
- 200g Diced beets
- 14g Mint
- 200g Diced butternut squash
- 30g Raisins
- 80g Bulgur
- 60g Hummus
- 2 Pita
- 8g Lovely Levant spices (sumac, sesame seeds, oregano, basil, thyme, savory, lemon zest, marjoram, kosher salt)
Contains: Sesame • Wheat
You will need:
Large pan
Medium pot
Microwave
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Total Fat
29 g
Saturated Fat
6 g
Sodium
480 mg
Total Carb
87 g
Sugars
24 g
Protein
37 g
Fibre
14 g
Preparation
Cook the bulgur
- In a medium pot, combine the bulgur, raisins, ¾ cup water (double for 4 portions) and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, 6 to 8 min., until the bulgur is tender and the water has been absorbed. Fluff the bulgur.
Warm the beets
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the beets and 1 tbsp water (double for 4 portions).
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave, 5 to 7 min., until softened.
- Add a drizzle of oil and S&P; stir well.
Cook the beef & squash
- Meanwhile, pick the mint leaves off the stems; tear the leaves.
- In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Add the beef* and squash; season with ⅔ of the spices and S&P.
- Cook, breaking up the meat, 4 to 6 min., until cooked through and tender.
- Add ½ the mint; stir well.
Season the hummus
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the hummus, remaining spices and S&P.
Warm the pita
- Wrap the pitas in a slightly dampened paper towel.
- On a plate, microwave, in 10 sec. increments, until warm.
- Transfer to a cutting board and cut into wedges.
Plate your dish
- Divide the spiced hummus between your plates and spread out in a circular motion.
- Top with the beef, squash, bulgur and beets.
- Garnish with the remaining mint.
- Serve the pita on the side. Bon appétit!
*Health Canada recommends cooking ground pork to a minimum internal temperature of 71°C.
