Kofta-Style Meatball Orzo
with mascarpone, mushrooms & leek- Tarwe
- Melk (inclusief lactose)
- Lupine
- Ei
- Mosterd
- Soja
- May contain traces of allergens
- Selderij
- Gluten
These beef meatballs are already seasoned with köfta spices. This Turkish spice mix, including cumin, cardamom and mint, will fill your kitchen with all sorts of delicious smells!
Ingredients
¼ piece
Red chili pepper
½ piece
Red onion
½ piece
Garlic
½ piece
Leek
75 g
Orzo
(Contains: Tarwe May be present: Lupine, Ei, Mosterd, Soja)
¼ sachet(s)
Middle Eastern spice mix
½
Tomato paste
10 g
Grated Italian cheese
(Contains: Melk (inclusief lactose))
25 g
Mascarpone
(Contains: Melk (inclusief lactose))
65 g
Mushrooms
4 piece
Beef meatballs with kofta seasoning
(May be present: Ei, Mosterd, Soja, Selderij, Gluten)
Not included in your delivery
½ tablespoon
[Plant-based] butter
175 milliliters
Low sodium vegetable stock
1 teaspoon
Balsamic vinegar
to taste
Salt and pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Prepare the stock in a pot or saucepan.
- Chop the onion and crush or mince the garlic. Slice the mushrooms.
- Deseed and finely chop the red chili pepper.
- Boil the orzo for 8 - 10 minutes over low heat, covered, stirring regularly (see Tip).
Tip: add a splash of water as necessary if the orzo becomes too dry.
- Melt a knob of butter in a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the meatballs for 2 - 3 minutes until evenly browned.
- Add the onion and mushrooms and fry for 3 - 4 minutes, covered.
- Remove the lid and add the garlic, Middle Eastern spices, chili pepper* and tomato paste. Mix well and fry for 1 - 2 minutes.
*Take care, this ingredient is spicy! Use as preferred.
- Slice the leek into half rings, then add it to the pan. Mix well and fry for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, covered.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and the orzo and fry for 1 minute, then stir in half of the mascarpone.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve the meatball orzo on plates and top with a dollop of mascarpone.
- Garnish with the grated Italian cheese.
