Lamb Meatballs Over Couscous Recipe

Name: Lamb Meatballs Over Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; 1 cup plain bread crumbs; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper; 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 pound ground lamb
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper
2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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Preheat oven to 450u00b0F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil, set a wire rack on baking sheet and mist rack with cooking spray. Combine lamb, bread crumbs, egg, 1/2 cup water, coriander, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently but thoroughly with your hands. Moisten your hands with water and form lamb mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls; place on rack. Bake meatballs until just cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes.
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While meatballs are baking, bring broth and spinach to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. Toss in apricots, olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt. Divide couscous among 4 bowls; sprinkle with toasted sliced almonds, if desired. Top with meatballs and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground lamb, 1 cup plain bread crumbs, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Lamb Meatballs Over Couscous falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lamb Meatballs Over Couscous

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