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Moroccan Lamb Meatballs with Couscous

Flavorful lamb meatballs served with fluffy couscous and a tangy yogurt sauce.

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✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Difficulty
medium
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Meal Type
dinner

Nutrition per serving

AI estimate — approximate
585
Calories
kcal
35g
Protein
42g
Carbs
36g
Fat

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

👶 Kid-Friendly🌶️ medium Spice

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and egg. Mix well until fully combined.

  2. 2

    Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

  4. 4

    While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the couscous. In a saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, mix the yogurt with lemon juice, salt, and paprika. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  7. 7

    Serve the meatballs over a bed of fluffy couscous, drizzled with the yogurt sauce.