Lamb Meatballs With Lemon Couscous And Yogurt Sauce

Name: Lamb Meatballs With Lemon Couscous And Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chunky yogurt sauce; 1 1/2 cups full-fat plain yogurt (I prefer Sheep's milk yogurt); 2 scallions, white and green parts,chopped; 1/2 tomato, diced; 1 small cucumber, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey; Meatballs and couscous; 1 cup couscous (I prefer whole wheat); 1 1/4 cups water; 1 preserved lemon, separted into the rind and the insdies; 1/2 cup onion or scallions, in chunks; 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/2 cup golde raisins; 1 cup slivered almonds or pinenuts; 1 teaspoon sea sa;t; 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (I used parsley, basil and rosemary). You can also use a mix of parsley and cilantro.; 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs; 1/2 cup milk or plain yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon Harissa; 1 egg; 1 pound ground lamb; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

Chunky yogurt sauce
1 1/2 cups full-fat plain yogurt (I prefer Sheep's milk yogurt)
2 scallions, white and green parts,chopped
1/2 tomato, diced
1 small cucumber, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
Meatballs and couscous
1 cup couscous (I prefer whole wheat)
1 1/4 cups water
1 preserved lemon, separted into the rind and the insdies
1/2 cup onion or scallions, in chunks
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup golde raisins
1 cup slivered almonds or pinenuts
1 teaspoon sea sa;t
3 tablespoons fresh herbs (I used parsley, basil and rosemary). You can also use a mix of parsley and cilantro.
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk or plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon Harissa
1 egg
1 pound ground lamb
2 tablespoons olive oil

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["Prepare all the ingredients in a small boil and combine gently. Let sit in the refrigerator while preparing the rest of the meal.", "In a food processor chop and mix the almonds, onion, raisins, salt, garlic, herbs, and harissa.", "Mix in bread crumbs, milk or yogurt and egg.", "Turn into large mixing bowl and combine with ground lamb. Form into meatballs, about 20.", "Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and cook the meatballs, turning them until golden brown and crusty, about 15-20 minutes. Remove to baking sheet and keep warm in oven while you prepare the couscous.", "Prepare the couscous
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Place the water in a small saucepan. Add the chopped insides of the preserved lemon.", "Heat until boiling, Stir in the couscous, cover and remove from heat.", "After 10 minutes fluff with a fork and mix in the chopped preserved lemon rind. Taste and add salt if desired.", "Serve meatballs with couscous and the yogurt sauce on the side. Enjoy the tastes of Northern Africa!"]

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chunky yogurt sauce, 1 1/2 cups full-fat plain yogurt (I prefer Sheep's milk yogurt), 2 scallions, white and green parts,chopped, 1/2 tomato, diced, and more.

Yes, Lamb Meatballs With Lemon Couscous And Yogurt Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!