Harissa-Glazed Lamb & Whipped Feta Platter
This week's choice is a show-stopping fusion of spicy and creamy, perfect for impressing a crowd. These glazed lamb meatballs serve as the ultimate finger food, combining bold Middle Eastern spices with a cooling, elegant whipped feta base that looks as good as it tastes.
In short
Harissa-Glazed Lamb & Whipped Feta Platter takes about 40 minutes (20 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Ground lamb500 g
- Harissa paste3 tbsp
- Garlic cloves, minced2 stk
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Feta cheese200 g
- Greek yogurt100 g
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
- Pomegranate seeds50 g
- Fresh mint leaves1 handful
- Olive oil1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb with minced garlic, cumin, and 1 tablespoon of the harissa paste. Mix well with your hands until just combined.
- 2
Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and fry the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of harissa paste to the pan and toss the meatballs gently until they are thoroughly coated and glossy.
- 4
Place the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth and airy.
- 5
Spread the whipped feta onto a large serving platter. Arrange the warm meatballs on top. Garnish generously with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint leaves before serving with toothpicks.
Questions and answers
How long does Harissa-Glazed Lamb & Whipped Feta Platter take?
About 40 minutes in total: 20 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 10 ingredients: Ground lamb, Harissa paste, Garlic cloves, minced, Ground cumin, Feta cheese, Greek yogurt …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
