Mediterranean Loaded Couscous & Falafel Plate

For the Couscous:

• 1 cup couscous

• 1 cup boiling water or broth

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Pinch of salt

For the Ground Beef:

• 400g (about 1 lb) ground beef

• 1 egg, whisked

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking

For the Tzatziki:

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/4 cup grated cucumber, excess liquid squeezed out

• 1/2 tsp garlic salt (or fresh garlic minced)

• Pinch of salt

For the Dressing:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• 1/4 tsp salt

Extras:

• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Instructions:

1. Place couscous in a heatproof bowl with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Pour boiling water or broth over it, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork once done.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with egg, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned beef mixture and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked (8-10 minutes).

3. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, grated cucumber, garlic salt, and a pinch of salt until well combined. Set aside.

4. Serve a portion of couscous on each plate. Add a generous scoop of ground beef on top. Place halved grape tomatoes on the side. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon dressing over the tomatoes and couscous. Add a dollop of tzatziki on the side.