Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Jewel Couscous
Spice up your Week 20 with this vibrant and exciting Middle Eastern-inspired dish! Juicy lamb meatballs are infused with fiery harissa and balanced perfectly with sweet pomegranate couscous and cooling mint yogurt. It is a flavor explosion that guarantees to break your standard weekday dinner routine.
In short
Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Jewel Couscous takes about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Ground lamb500 g
- Harissa paste2 tbsp
- Garlic cloves3 pcs
- Couscous250 g
- Vegetable broth300 ml
- Pomegranate seeds100 g
- Fresh mint1 bunch
- Greek yogurt200 ml
- Lemon1 pcs
- Olive oil2 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the ground lamb, harissa paste, minced garlic, and a generous pinch of salt. Roll the mixture evenly into 16 bite-sized meatballs.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and fry for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on the outside and fully cooked through.
- 3
While the meatballs are frying, place the couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot vegetable broth over it. Cover the bowl tightly and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
- 4
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chopped mint, and the juice of half a lemon. Season with salt to taste and stir well.
- 5
Uncover the couscous and fluff it gently with a fork, then stir in the fresh pomegranate seeds. Serve the spicy harissa meatballs over the jewel couscous and drizzle the cooling mint yogurt on top.
Questions and answers
How long does Harissa Lamb Meatballs with Jewel Couscous take?
About 35 minutes in total: 15 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, Couscous, Vegetable broth, Pomegranate seeds …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
