Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Jewel Couscous
Looking to elevate your weeknight dinner in Week 19? These tender lamb meatballs are packed with fiery harissa and aromatic spices, perfectly balanced by a sweet and crunchy pomegranate pistachio couscous. It is a vibrant, exciting feast that brings a touch of Middle Eastern magic right to your table, standing out from your everyday dinner routine.
In short
Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Jewel Couscous takes about 40 minutes (15 min prep, 25 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 11 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Ground lamb500 g
- Harissa paste2 tbsp
- Garlic cloves3 stk
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Couscous200 g
- Vegetable broth250 ml
- Pomegranate seeds100 g
- Shelled pistachios50 g
- Fresh mint1 bunt
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Greek yogurt150 g
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, harissa paste, minced garlic, ground cumin, and a generous pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly using your hands until the spices are evenly distributed.
- 2
Roll the seasoned lamb mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about the size of a golf ball. You should get approximately 16 meatballs in total.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are beautifully browned on all sides and cooked completely through.
- 4
While the meat is cooking, bring the vegetable broth to a rolling boil. Pour the hot broth over the dry couscous in a heatproof bowl, cover tightly with a plate or lid, and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.
- 5
Roughly chop the pistachios and fresh mint. Fold the pistachios, mint, and pomegranate seeds into the fluffed couscous to create a vibrant, jewel-like side dish.
- 6
Divide the jewel couscous among four warm plates and top with the hot harissa lamb meatballs. Serve immediately with a cooling dollop of Greek yogurt on the side.
Questions and answers
How long does Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Jewel Couscous take?
About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 25 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 11 ingredients: Ground lamb, Harissa paste, Garlic cloves, Ground cumin, Couscous, Vegetable broth …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
