Protein Swap | Middle Eastern Pork & Veggie Mezze
with Raisin Bulgur, Mint & Hummus
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
770 /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, za'atar spices in the beets and hummus, and sweet raisins dotting the bulgur, it’s okay to play favourites!
We will send you:
- 250g Canadian-raised lean ground pork
- 300g Diced beets
- 14g Mint
- 120g Hummus
- 10g Za'atar
- 80g Bulgur
- 30g Raisins
- 2 Pita
Contains: Sesame • Soy • Wheat
You will need:
Medium pan
Medium pot
Microwave
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Total Fat
34 g
Saturated Fat
7 g
Sodium
460 mg
Total Carb
55 g
Sugars
22 g
Protein
38 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 2 tbsp water (double for 4 portions).
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and poke a few small holes.
- Microwave, 6 to 8 min., until softened.
- Add a drizzle of oil, ⅓ of the za'atar and S&P; stir well.
Cook the beef
- Meanwhile, pick the mint leaves off the stems; tear the leaves.
- In a medium pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Add the beef*; season with the ½ the remaining za'atar and S&P.
- Cook, breaking up the meat, 4 to 6 min., until cooked through.
- Add ½ the mint; stir well.
Season the hummus
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the hummus, remaining za'atar and S&P.
Warm the pita
- Wrap the pita 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, 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.
