Moroccan Meatballs Recipe

Name: Moroccan Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; 1/4 cup mint leaves chopped; 1/4 cup currants; 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted and chopped; 2 green onions chopped; 1 tablespoon preserved lemon chopped; 1 tablespoon moroccan seasoning; 1 red chili pepper finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; tomato chutney to serve; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 1 pomegranate seeds removed, strained; 1/4 cup mint leaves

Servings: persons

1 pound ground lamb
1/4 cup mint leaves chopped
1/4 cup currants
1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted and chopped
2 green onions chopped
1 tablespoon preserved lemon chopped
1 tablespoon moroccan seasoning
1 red chili pepper finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
tomato chutney to serve
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 pomegranate seeds removed, strained
1/4 cup mint leaves

1
Combine ground lamb, chopped mint, currants, almonds, onion, preserved lemon, Moroccan seasoning and chili pepper in a large bowl. Form heaping tablespoonfuls into balls. Refrigerate 15 mins..
2
For the minted couscous, place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Let stand, covered, 5 mins, until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork to separate grains. Stir in pomegranate seeds and mint leaves. Season.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet on high heat. Cook meatballs 6-7 mins, turning, until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with couscous and chutney.

480

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground lamb, 1/4 cup mint leaves chopped, 1/4 cup currants, 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted and chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Meatballs 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.

Moroccan Meatballs

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