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Moroccan burgers with colourful couscous

  • Combine the mince, ½ the onion, chilli, spices and 3 tbsp of mint in a bowl. Season well.
  • Divide the mixture into 8 balls and flatten them to make burger shapes. Place enough oil in a large frying pan to just cover the surface. Heat over a moderate temperature and cook the burgers for 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, put the couscous in a bowl and pour over 250ml (8fl oz) of boiling water. Cover with clingfilm and set aside for 5 minutes. Then fluff with a fork and stir through the chopped peppers and the remaining red onion. Drizzle with some olive oil.
  • Combine the yoghurt and the remaining mint. Serve the burgers with the couscous and accompany with the yoghurt and mint mixture.

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Details

  • Serves 4
  • Preparation 10 mins
  • Cooking 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 600g (1¼lb) lamb mince
  • 1 large red onion, finely chopped or grated
  • 1 long red chilli, chopped
  • 2tsp ground cumin
  • 2tsp paprika
  • 4tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • Vegetable oil, for cooking
  • 200g (6½oz) quick-cook couscous
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow pepper, diced
  • 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 150g (5oz) plain yoghurt