Harissa-Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate Couscous
Spice up Week 20 with these vibrant Harissa-spiced lamb meatballs served over fluffy pomegranate couscous. This exciting dish brings a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors to your dinner table. It is a guaranteed showstopper that transforms an ordinary evening into a thrilling culinary adventure!
In short
Harissa-Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate 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 cloves, minced3 pcs
- Fresh mint, finely chopped0.25 cup
- Couscous1.5 cups
- Vegetable broth1.5 cups
- Pomegranate seeds0.5 cup
- Feta cheese, crumbled100 g
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Salt and black pepper1 pinch
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, harissa paste, minced garlic, chopped mint, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Take small portions of the seasoned lamb mixture and roll them between your palms to form even meatballs, roughly the size of a golf ball. You should yield about 16 meatballs.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning them occasionally so they brown beautifully on all sides and are completely cooked through.
- 4
While the meatballs are sizzling, bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the couscous, remove from the heat, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and let it rest for 5 minutes. Uncover and gently fluff with a fork.
- 5
Divide the fluffy couscous among 4 dinner plates. Top with the warm, spiced lamb meatballs and generously scatter the fresh pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta cheese over the top. Garnish with a little extra fresh mint if desired.
Questions and answers
How long does Harissa-Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate 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, minced, Fresh mint, finely chopped, Couscous, Vegetable broth …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
