GREEK MEATBALLS, FETA YOGURT SAUCE AND LEMON COUSCOUS
Yummy, a whole different way to eat meatballs. No Italian sauce, but a creamy Feta sauce and lemon couscous to serve everything over versus pasta. It really is great and honestly doesn't take long. Couscous as you know takes 5 minutes. I make the dressing ahead and you are only left with the meatballs which you can actually make ahead, refrigerate or freeze and then make later. A salad on the side with a lemon vinaigrette and fresh tomatoes and dinner. Can't get much easier. Give it a try, you will love it if you enjoy greek flavors like me.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- Sauce -- Mix the feta, yogurt, half and half, salt and pepper and lemon juice. Set to the side in a small bowl and refrigerate. Done!
- Couscous -- As I said takes literally 5 minutes to boil, stir in couscous and it's done. Don't worry about that until the dinner is done. Although you can put a pot on the stove with the broth, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and put the couscous in a measuring cup on the side, just so it is all ready.
- Cucumber and Lemon -- Now I use a English (or seedless cucumber and just dice it up and set to the side (it's done). Same with slicing the lemon. One less thing to do at the end of the meal.
- Meatballs -- Simply in a large bowl, add the feta, milk, parsley, scallions, egg, oregano, salt and pepper. I mix everything well and then add the meat last. You don't want to over mix the meat as it can make it tough. Just mix enough to be combined. Roll into golf ball size meatballs.
- Saute -- Just heat up the olive oil in a large saute pan on medium high and cook them until golden brown. Remove to a plate while you make the sauce.
- Sauce -- In the same pan with the drippings from the meatballs, add the olives, garlic and red pepper and cook just a minute. then stir in the tomatoes, oregano and parsley and cook just another minute to heat up. Add the meatballs back in to finish cooking. They will take approximately 5-10 minutes depending on the size. Just keep them on a low simmer.
- Couscous -- As the meatballs finish, cook the couscous. Just bring the broth, lemon, olive oil and seasoning up to a boil. Add the couscous, stir and remove from the heat and cover. Use foil, a lid, saran wrap, a plate, or anything you have will work just fine. Just let it set for 5 minutes and it is done.
- Serve -- Use a fork to fluff the couscous and then just spoon some on your plate. Top with 2-3 of the meatballs and some of the tomato and olive sauce, and now the good part. Finish with a spoon of the yogurt sauce over the meatballs and some diced cucumber and then squeeze the lemon.
- And trust me -- now you have a totally amazing dish.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
Jayden Aldape
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion.
Chimmy sarah
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Sumon Mai
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.
Mekail Ahmmed
[email protected]The lemon couscous is a refreshing side dish.
believe muntwabu
[email protected]I love the tangy flavor of the feta yogurt sauce.
Payge Potts
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover lamb.
JANI TRICKS
[email protected]I've never made Greek meatballs before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great!
Nyaradzo Dube
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The meatballs were a hit.
Ken Parrish
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfectly.
Azath
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Greek food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were tender and the sauce was flavorful.
Mahed Madi
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The meatballs are incredibly flavorful and juicy.
Bronica deng
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra herbs and spices to the meatballs and sauce.
TERRI LOVETT
[email protected]The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce and couscous were delicious.
Brandon Gevedon
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Gyanu Stha
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's a great weeknight meal.
Atinuke Olukayode
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The meatballs are savory and the sauce is tangy and refreshing.
Shinthiya Rohoman
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Irena Karplyuk
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the meatballs and the sauce.
Naomi Rehema
[email protected]My family and I loved this recipe! The meatballs were flavorful and juicy, the feta yogurt sauce was tangy and creamy, and the lemon couscous was a perfect accompaniment.